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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung HZ10W

 GX-20 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung GX-20

 HZ10W GX-20 
ReleasedMay 2009January 2008Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ10W

 GX-20 HZ10W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
31
manual focus
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
63
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inch)
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
9
no video shooting
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ10W
 Samsung GX-20Samsung HZ10W
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