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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was announced 15 months earlier than the A33 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ10W scores against the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A33

 HZ10W A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A33 HZ10W 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2009Fresher by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A33

 HZ10W A33 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A33.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A33 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and A33.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A33 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
Portrait photography with Sony A33
31
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (249g)
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Sony A33 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony A33 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
Sony A33 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A33
 Samsung HZ10WSony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony SLT-A33
Also Known as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $230