Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX80
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX80 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
- Also Known as WB500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX80 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ10W was brought out 4 years before the WX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ10W grades against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony WX80
HZ10W | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung HZ10W
WX80 | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX80
HZ10W | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W versus the WX80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and WX80 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WX80.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Also Known as | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $276 |