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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
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Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close but the GX-10 (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was announced 3 years before the HZ15W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-10 matches up vs the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 GX-10 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung GX-10

 HZ15W GX-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2009September 2006Newer by 29 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ15W

 GX-10 HZ15W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 vs the HZ15W.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and HZ15W is 59 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
31
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
9
no video
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung GX-10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-10 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-09-21 2009-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 gr (1.75 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $850 $330