Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ10W was released 20 months earlier than the WX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ10W grades versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX10
HZ10W | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung HZ10W
WX10 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX10
HZ10W | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and WX10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Also referred to as | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $200 |