Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 6 years before the NX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ10W matches up against the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ10W vs the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and NX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1 will result in extra detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor innovation.