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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sony A99
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sony A99

 HZ10W A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A99 HZ10W 
AnnouncedDecember 2012May 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sony A99

 HZ10W A99 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Sony A99 Portrait photography advice
31
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (249g)
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
Sony A99 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (249g)
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sony A99
 Samsung HZ10WSony SLT-A99
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