Samsung HZ10W Review

Name: Samsung HZ10W
Brand: Samsung

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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

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Compare	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.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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.

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
Olympus E-3 Compare	890g	641g heavier	75mm	38mm thicker
Canon S120 Compare	217g	32g lighter	29mm	8mm thinner
Sony RX1R II Compare	507g	258g heavier	72mm	35mm thicker
Canon 450D Compare	524g	275g heavier	62mm	25mm thicker
Canon G9 X Compare	209g	40g lighter	31mm	6mm thinner
Panasonic FZ300 Compare	691g	442g heavier	117mm	80mm thicker
Nikon 1 J5 Compare	231g	18g lighter	32mm	5mm thinner
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.

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.

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
Olympus E-3 Compare	None	shots	No	No	No
Canon S120 Compare	1920 x 1080	230shots	Yes	No	No
Sony RX1R II Compare	1920 x 1080	220shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon 450D Compare	None	shots	No	No	No
Canon G9 X Compare	1920 x 1080	220shots	Yes	No	Yes
Panasonic FZ300 Compare	3840 x 2160	380shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon 1 J5 Compare	1920 x 1080	250shots	Yes	No	Yes
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.

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.

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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

Main Scores

Imaging

Features

Value for Money

Portability

Overall Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung HZ10W

Does the Samsung HZ10W have Image Stabilization?
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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?
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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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