Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung NX10
HZ50W | NX10 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung HZ50W
NX10 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung NX10
HZ50W | NX10 | |||
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Released | May 2010 | April 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and NX10 is 70 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |