Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-10 (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was announced 3 years before the HZ10W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-10 matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 versus the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and HZ10W is 59 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and HZ10W.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GX-10 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The older GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.