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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sony WX50
(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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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 33 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX50

 HZ10W WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"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).

Analyze the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX50 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 use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX50.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
31
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sony WX50
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX50
 Samsung HZ10WSony 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