Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as WB500

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was brought out 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3500 IS scores against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
A3500 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3500 IS
HZ10W | A3500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung HZ10W
A3500 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the HZ10W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and HZ10W.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias 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 | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 shots | - |
Style of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $115 | $300 |