Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W
59 Imaging
48 Features
43 Overall
46
70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
39
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2006
- New Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5500
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung HZ50W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-10 was introduced 4 years prior to the HZ50W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-10 scores against the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung HZ50W
GX-10 | HZ50W |
---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung GX-10
HZ50W | GX-10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | May 2010 | September 2006 | More recent by 44 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ50W
GX-10 | HZ50W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 against the HZ50W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and HZ50W is 59 and 70 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and HZ50W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ50W will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Samsung HZ50W | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called | - | WB5500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2006-09-21 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic 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 | 793g (1.75 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $850 | $250 |