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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was introduced 4 years prior to the A37 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ10W scores against the A37 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A37

 HZ10W A37 
Screen dimension2.7"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A37 HZ10W 
RevealedMay 2012May 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A37

 HZ10W A37 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the A37.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and A37.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A37 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
Sports photography with Sony A37
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
Sony A37 Travel photography info
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (500 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
Sony A37 Landscape photography features
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.6")
terrible battery (500 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sony A37
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A37
 Samsung HZ10WSony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ10W Sony SLT-A37
Also called WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 2.6 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 506 grams (1.12 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $522