Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Canon A4000 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
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally Known as WB500

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was released 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A4000 IS scores vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
A4000 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A4000 IS
HZ10W | A4000 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ10W
A4000 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS and the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and HZ10W.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 | 175 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $199 | $300 |