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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
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 A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 2 months earlier than the HZ10W and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A2100 IS grades against the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 A2100 IS HZ10W 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A2100 IS

 HZ10W A2100 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 A2100 IS HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS features external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the HZ10W.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and HZ10W.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2100 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $220 $300