Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX20

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.