Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung HZ10W
Z5 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 137 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon Z5
HZ10W | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ10W
Z5 | HZ10W | |||
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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).
Check out the Nikon Z5 and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |