Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2300 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2300 scores against the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung HZ10W
A2300 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A2300
HZ10W | A2300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung HZ10W
A2300 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer A2300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also Known as | - | WB500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 life | 210 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $139 | $300 |