Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ10W was launched 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ10W scores versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX300
HZ10W | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung HZ10W
WX300 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX300
HZ10W | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WX300.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Alternative name | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $330 |