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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A2400 IS versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 A2400 IS HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A2400 IS

 HZ10W A2400 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 A2400 IS HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the HZ10W.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
35
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 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 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $149 $300