Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX11

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

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.

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

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.