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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79
Nikon Z5 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and HZ10W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 11 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z5 grades against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Z5 HZ10W 
IntroducedJuly 2020May 2009More recent by 137 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon Z5

 HZ10W Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ10W

 Z5 HZ10W 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 and the HZ10W.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and HZ10W is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
31
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
68
good battery pack (470 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
heavier than average (675 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
2 card slots
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average (675g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Z5Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z5 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-07-20 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,399 $300