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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX10

 HZ10W WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WX10 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX10

 HZ10W WX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
31
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (249g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX10
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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