Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W
93 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung HZ10W
A800 | HZ10W | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A800
HZ10W | A800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung HZ10W
A800 | HZ10W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon A800 and Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |