Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A37
HZ10W | A37 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.6" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung HZ10W
A37 | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A37
HZ10W | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and A37 is 90 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A37 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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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 |