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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1300 grades against the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A1300 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A1300

 HZ10W A1300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ10W

 A1300 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 and the HZ10W.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A1300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
33
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
28
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 220 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $119 $300