Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX300M

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was launched 4 years before the NX300M which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ10W scores vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W features external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ10W vs the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and NX300M.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300M will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.