Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(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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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A3000 IS was manufactured 8 months later than the HZ10W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS grades against the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
| A3000 IS | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3000 IS
| HZ10W | A3000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung HZ10W
| A3000 IS | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS versus the HZ10W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A3000 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-05 | 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 | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 | 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 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-8L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $240 | $300 |
