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Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Launched November 2005
  • Updated by Canon 5D MII
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 5D versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and HZ10W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D was introduced 4 years before the HZ10W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5D grades against the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Samsung HZ10W

 5D HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon 5D

 HZ10W 5D 
AnnouncedMay 2009November 2005More modern by 42 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 5D and Samsung HZ10W

 5D HZ10W 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D offers outer dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D versus the HZ10W.

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and HZ10W is 55 and 90 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D will resolve greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
good megapixels (13MP)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (800 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 per charge)
no Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
9
can't record video
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Canon 5D vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon EOS 5DSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5D Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2005-11-12 2009-05-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4368 x 2912 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options External Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1368 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,780 $300