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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2500 matches up vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A2500 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 46 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A2500

 HZ10W A2500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ10W

 A2500 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 vs the HZ10W.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A2500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
manual focus
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
35
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $300