Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Overview
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.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Gallery
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 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung HZ10W
WX1 | HZ10W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX1
HZ10W | WX1 | |||
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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).
Look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |