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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 21 months after the HZ10W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1200 scores vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 A1200 HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A1200

		

		

			
 HZ10W A1200 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 A1200 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1200 against the HZ10W.
Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and HZ10W.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A1200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
26
 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
31
 has manual focus
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
46
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
23
 features tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
55
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (249g)
 MP count low (10MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
27
 really wide (28mm)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
35
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
27
 really wide (28mm)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than competition (249g)
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $300