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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
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
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 A3200 IS HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3200 IS

 HZ10W A3200 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 A3200 IS HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
31
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
72
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
34
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung HZ10W
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