Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was revealed 4 years prior to the NX1100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up vs the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the NX1100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and NX1100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will give greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.