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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 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 Known as WB500
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was brought out 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX500

 HZ10W WX500 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung HZ10W

 WX500 HZ10W 
RevealedApril 2015May 2009More recent by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX500

 HZ10W WX500 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys outer 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 WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W and the WX500.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
31
manual focus
provides face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
Sony WX500 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (249 grams)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
Sony WX500 Landscape photography info
35
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery life (360 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony WX500
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others (249 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX500
 Samsung HZ10WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ10W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Alternative name WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.55 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $348