Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Additionally referred to as WB500

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was released 21 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3200 IS grades against the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
A3200 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3200 IS
HZ10W | A3200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ10W
A3200 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS against the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and HZ10W.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $300 |