Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 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
- Announced May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ10W was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ10W matches up against the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX50
| HZ10W | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung HZ10W
| WX50 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 33 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX50
| HZ10W | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX50.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WX50.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Also Known as | WB500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| 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 | - | 240 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $250 |