Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX5
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX5 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
- Announced May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ10W was released 14 months earlier than the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ10W matches up against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX5
| HZ10W | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung HZ10W
| WX5 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX5
| HZ10W | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and WX5.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX5 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also referred to as | WB500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |