Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX300

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was introduced 5 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ10W scores versus the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W features 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W vs the NX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and NX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will offer greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.