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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 A3500 IS HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A3500 IS

 HZ10W A3500 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 A3500 IS HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (135g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (249g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung HZ10W
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