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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 6 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ10W matches up against the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung NX3000

 HZ10W NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung HZ10W

 NX3000 HZ10W 
ReleasedMay 2014May 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX3000

 HZ10W NX3000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W vs the NX3000.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and NX3000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (230g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (230g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
34
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (230 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung NX3000
Also referred to as WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-05-14 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2432 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $897