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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was revealed 19 months before the NX11 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ10W scores versus the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung NX11

 HZ10W NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung HZ10W

 NX11 HZ10W 
IntroducedDecember 2010May 2009More modern by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX11

 HZ10W NX11 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W vs the NX11.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and NX11.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
31
manual focus
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (249 grams)
24
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX11
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung NX11
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung NX11
Also Known as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-12-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $626