Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Alternative Name is WB500

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was introduced 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3400 IS scores against the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
A3400 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3400 IS
HZ10W | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ10W
A3400 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS against the HZ10W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and HZ10W.
As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | 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 surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
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 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" 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 | 180 photographs | - |
Battery style | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $300 |