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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A800 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 21 months later than the HZ10W making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A800 grades versus the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A800 HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A800

 HZ10W A800 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung HZ10W

 A800 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 features external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A800 against the HZ10W.

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
25
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
29
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
55
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
26
better than average battery (300 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 -
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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $300