Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Launched January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10
(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
- Alternate Name is WB500

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The GX-20 was introduced 15 months prior to the HZ10W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-20 matches up vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung HZ10W
GX-20 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung GX-20
HZ10W | GX-20 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ10W
GX-20 | HZ10W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 features outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 vs the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and HZ10W is 58 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and HZ10W.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-01-24 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | - | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $850 | $300 |