Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was brought out 3 years before the NX1000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ10W matches up vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W versus the NX1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.