Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ10W

Lets look more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was revealed 4 years before the HZ10W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1L grades against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L against the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and HZ10W is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and HZ10W.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung HZ10W will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.