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Samsung HZ10W Review

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    Main Features

    • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 3200
    • 24-240 mm F3.3-5.8 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
    • fps continuous shooting
    • and HD at 30fps Video Recording
    • 249g. 105 x 61 x 37 mm
    • Also known as WB500
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    Samsung HZ10W Overview

    Launched in May 2009 , Samsung HZ10W is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 10.0x zoom 24-240 mm F3.3-5.8 lens. HZ10W is also sold as WB500 in some countries.

    Samsung HZ10W Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Samsung HZ10W is a member of Samsung's Small Sensor Compact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Samsung Small Sensor Compact Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Samsung WB30F
    Compare
    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 98 x 58 x 17mm 128g
    Samsung DV150F
    Compare
    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 96 x 55 x 18mm 116g
    Samsung ST150F
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    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 94 x 58 x 18mm 114g
    Samsung EX2F
    Compare
    2012 12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 10.0 fps 112 x 62 x 29mm 294g
    Samsung DV300F
    Compare
    2012 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch fps 95 x 57 x 18mm 133g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Samsung WB30F vs DV150F vs ST150F vs EX2F vs DV300F


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    Samsung HZ10W PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung HZ10W review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Face Detection Focusing
    249g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    240mm Good Tele Lens
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    1/1500s Low Max Shutter Speed
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.30
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80

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    Samsung HZ10W Physical Specs
    Samsung HZ10W weighs 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) and has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung HZ10W is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 37mm, it is not small either, 8mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung HZ10W, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Samsung HZ10W Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Samsung HZ10W Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung HZ10W with its main competitors:

    Samsung HZ10W Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs HZ10W Thickness vs HZ10W
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Olympus E-3
    Compare
    890g 641g heavier 75mm 38mm thicker
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Canon S120
    Compare
    217g 32g lighter 29mm 8mm thinner
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Sony RX1R II
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    507g 258g heavier 72mm 35mm thicker
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Canon 450D
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    524g 275g heavier 62mm 25mm thicker
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Canon G9 X
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    209g 40g lighter 31mm 6mm thinner
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Panasonic FZ300
    Compare
    691g 442g heavier 117mm 80mm thicker
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Nikon 1 J5
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    231g 18g lighter 32mm 5mm thinner
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Panasonic ZS70
    Compare
    322g 73g heavier 41mm 4mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Samsung HZ10W doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Samsung HZ10W Lens

    Samsung HZ10W features a 24-240 mm F3.3-5.8 10× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and 240mm on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    HZ10W
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    HZ10W
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.30 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.80.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    HZ10W
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    HZ10W
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    HZ10W is equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Samsung HZ10W's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Samsung HZ10W Sensor and Photography Features

    Samsung HZ10W has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3648 x 2432 pixels with aspect ratios of 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2. HZ10W has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Samsung HZ10W doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

    Samsung HZ10W is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung HZ10W vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Samsung HZ10W's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Samsung HZ10W Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Samsung HZ10W Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Samsung HZ10W LCD

    Samsung HZ10W has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Samsung HZ10W back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Samsung HZ10W doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    HZ10W doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Samsung HZ10W Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect HZ10W to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Samsung HZ10W Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Olympus E-3
    Compare
    None shots No No No
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Canon S120
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No No
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Sony RX1R II
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    1920 x 1080 220shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Canon 450D
    Compare
    None shots No No No
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Canon G9 X
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 220shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Panasonic FZ300
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes No No
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Nikon 1 J5
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    1920 x 1080 250shots Yes No Yes
    Samsung HZ10W Camera Panasonic ZS70
    Compare
    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes No No

    Samsung HZ10W Video Features

    With Samsung HZ10W, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30,15 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    HZ10W has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Samsung HZ10W doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    Samsung HZ10W Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Samsung HZ10W can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/1500 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately HZ10W doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Samsung HZ10W features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Samsung HZ10W also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Samsung HZ10W Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Samsung HZ10W in 5 different photography areas.

    Samsung HZ10W for Portrait Photography

    Samsung HZ10W has a score of 33 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theHZ10W.
    Image Stabilization
    Manual Focus Mode
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ10W for Portrait Photography

    Samsung HZ10W for Street Photography

    Samsung HZ10W has a score of 69 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ10W for Street Photography

    Samsung HZ10W for Sports Photography

    Samsung HZ10W has a score of 20 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theHZ10W.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    240 mm Tele Lens
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
    Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ10W for Sports Photography

    Samsung HZ10W for Daily Photography

    Samsung HZ10W has a score of 52 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    249g
    10.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ10W for Daily Photography

    Samsung HZ10W for Landscape Photography

    Samsung HZ10W has a score of 19 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theHZ10W.
    Manual Focus Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Samsung HZ10W for Landscape Photography
    Samsung HZ10W Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Samsung HZ10W compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung HZ10W alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Samsung HZ10W

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung HZ10W amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Sony RX1R II
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    Canon 450D
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    Canon G9 X
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    Panasonic FZ300
    Panasonic FZ300
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    Nikon 1 J5
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    Panasonic ZS70
    Panasonic ZS70
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    Samsung HZ10W Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Samsung HZ10W with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Samsung HZ10W's price range.

    Samsung HZ10W Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Samsung HZ10W has an Overall Score of 38/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Samsung HZ10W is ranked #229 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #815 out of 1240 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #815 out of 1240 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #229 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #58 out of 262 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Compact Cameras
    #332 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #455 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(249g)
    #481 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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    Value for Money
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung HZ10W
    Does the Samsung HZ10W have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Samsung HZ10W have RAW support?
    Does the Samsung HZ10W have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Samsung HZ10W have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Samsung HZ10W?
    What is the Sensor Size of Samsung HZ10W?
    is the Samsung HZ10W a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Samsung HZ10W have Touch Screen?
    Does the Samsung HZ10W have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung HZ10W?
    What is the Weight of Samsung HZ10W?
    What are the Dimensions of Samsung HZ10W?
    Samsung HZ10W Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Samsung
    Model Samsung HZ10W
    Also known as WB500
    Announced 2009-05-14
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×)
    Max Aperture F3.3-5.8
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 16s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1500s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
    Sensor Area 27.72mm2
    Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2432
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 249g
    Physical Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
    Storage Slots 1


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