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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung NX1000

 HZ10W NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung HZ10W

 NX1000 HZ10W 
ReleasedApril 2012May 2009More recent by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX1000

 HZ10W NX1000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
31
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
34
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung NX1000
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ10W Samsung NX1000
Alternative name WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-05-14 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $388