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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was announced at a similar time to the NX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ50W grades vs the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX10

 HZ50W NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung HZ50W

 NX10 HZ50W 
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX10

 HZ50W NX10 
ReleasedMay 2010April 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W features external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W vs the NX10.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and NX10 is 70 and 80 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will render extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Samsung NX10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
Travel photography with Samsung NX10
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
24
features face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX10
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung NX10
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung NX10
Also called WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-05-03 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $626