Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX100

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was unveiled 16 months prior to the NX100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ10W matches up versus the NX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W vs the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and NX100.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will provide more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor tech.