Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HZ10W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-1S scores vs the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S provides outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the HZ10W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and HZ10W is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ10W will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.