Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W
68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
40


90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
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.

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung HZ10W
GX-1S | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung GX-1S
HZ10W | GX-1S | |||
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Released | May 2009 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 40 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ10W
GX-1S | HZ10W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Samsung HZ10W |
Other name | - | WB500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2006-01-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605 grams (1.33 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $850 | $300 |