Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.