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Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A2300 HZ10W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A2300

 HZ10W A2300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung HZ10W

 A2300 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
32
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung HZ10W
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