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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 A3400 IS HZ10W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3400 IS

 HZ10W A3400 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 A3400 IS HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
focusing manually
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (126g)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung HZ10W
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