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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 3 years before the WX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ10W scores versus the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX30

 HZ10W WX30 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WX30 HZ10W 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX30

 HZ10W WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX30.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WX30.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (249g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX30
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also referred to as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 249g (0.55 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $259