Canon G1 X vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G1 X versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and HZ10W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G1 X matches up versus the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X has outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X vs the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and HZ10W is 75 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and HZ10W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G1 X will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G1 X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.