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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A495 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 8 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A495 matches up vs the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A495 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A495

 HZ10W A495 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ10W

 A495 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A495 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 versus the HZ10W.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and HZ10W.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A495 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $300