Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 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
- Announced May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Replaced the Sony A900
- New Model is Sony A99 II
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HZ10W was released 4 years before the A99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ10W matches up against the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A99
HZ10W | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung HZ10W
A99 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A99
HZ10W | A99 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ10W versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W against the A99.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and A99.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sony SLT-A99 |
Also called | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 812 gr (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at release | $300 | $1,998 |