Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Samsung HZ10W

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Samsung HZ10W [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 ×
Samsung HZ10W ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Samsung HZ10W
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberDSC-H55HZ10W
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103105
Width (mm)2937
Height (mm)5861
Weight (g)198219
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4MPEG-4 (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensSony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 asphericSchneider Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0024.00 - 240.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 67
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 9-point / center / spotContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3mpix or below)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 301/1500 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports, Gourmet, Pet13 Scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m / 0.82 - 13.5 ft (W), 1.0 - 2.6m / 3.28 - 8.53 ft (T)TBD
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)450
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av(sd/hd component)/usb/dcin)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.08-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary SLB-10A
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
-
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver.Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection. Available in black or silver.



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate