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Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A810 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A810 matches up against the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung HZ10W

 A810 HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon A810

 HZ10W A810 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung HZ10W

 A810 HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 vs the HZ10W.

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A810 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer A810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest 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 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 life 220 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $300