Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
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38 Features
30 Overall
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90 Imaging
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Also Known as WB500

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was unveiled 21 months later than the HZ10W making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3300 IS scores versus the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
A3300 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3300 IS
HZ10W | A3300 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ10W
A3300 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS vs the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and HZ10W.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 149g (0.33 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | 230 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $300 |