Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX500

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ10W was revealed 6 years prior to the NX500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ10W matches up versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with outside 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 NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ10W and the NX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and NX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.