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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was announced 3 years earlier than the NX20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ10W scores versus the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung NX20

 HZ10W NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung HZ10W

 NX20 HZ10W 
RevealedApril 2012May 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX20

 HZ10W NX20 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W provides outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ10W vs the NX20.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and NX20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
31
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
Samsung NX20 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (249g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
Samsung NX20 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249g)
78
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX20
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung NX20
Also referred to as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-14 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-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 area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
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 Single Single
Retail price $300 $1,100