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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Released September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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.

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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.

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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 
RevealedMay 2010September 2006More recent by 44 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ50W

 GX-10 HZ50W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
9
no video
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung GX-10Samsung 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