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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX150 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W matches up versus the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX150

 HZ10W WX150 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WX150 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX150

 HZ10W WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W provides outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HZ10W vs the WX150.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WX150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and WX150.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
31
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (249g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX150
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also Known as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 249g (0.55 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $300