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Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D20 scores against the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung HZ10W

 D20 HZ10W 
RevealedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon D20

 HZ10W D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ10W

 D20 HZ10W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D20 features outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 and the HZ10W.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and HZ10W.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon D20 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher D20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
32
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography information
Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
43
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $300