Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Other Name is WB500
Sony WX1
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Following is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the HZ10W (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ10W was launched 2 months before the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ10W matches up vs the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX1
| HZ10W | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung HZ10W
| WX1 | HZ10W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX1
| HZ10W | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W and the WX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and WX1.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The HZ10W features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Alternate name | WB500 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $300 | $149 |