Introduction: The HZ10W model of Samsung is one of those point-and-shoot cameras that are extremely easy to handle and offer the best of both the worlds of pictures and videos. This entry-level camera comes embedded with internal flash and performs fairly well with a bevy of features to its credit.

Features: The Samsung HZ10W has managed to squeeze in a good number of features in its ultracompact body and their moderate performance only makes it game to toy with this device. Now taking your picture on your own is easy like never before! The face-detection technology works in collaboration with the self-portrait mode to deliver you a shake-free picture that looks proper & nice. You need not sulk anymore of being left out from a picture; the frame guide helps you compose the picture and include all the subjects you want to in the image.

Pros:

• The photo style selection feature allows you add various styles to your images once they were shot. Preview the shot experimenting with various poses and know how the picture is going to appear finally.
• Make home videos or mini movies of 720 p resolution and frame the moments forever. You will be surprised by the HD quality of those movies as they will look completely professional.
• Whether it is a monument or the landscape, the Schneider –KREUZNACH lens embedded in this camera works effectively with 10x optical zoom to conjure up the best pictures of your life.

Cons:

• Bad positioning of the flash creates hurdles while shooting. Unconsciously, you are likely to block it with your fingers.
• Shooting indoors with this camera is an utterly hopeless thing to do. Pictures look dark and grainy and the video quality also appears below average at times.
• You’ll have to bear with the noisy shooting experience when shooting in low light situation.
 
Pricing Range: Own this point-and-shoot for 220$-299$ in Black & Dark Grey!

Final Verdict: Having assessed the overall performance of the Samsung HZ10W it can be said that, it performs in a mediocre manner. If you want more number of features in a camera rather than the highest quality pictures, go for it today.  It will suffice your basic shooting needs to the maximum!