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Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
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
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was announced 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G16 scores vs the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung HZ10W

 G16 HZ10W 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2009Fresher by 56 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon G16

 HZ10W G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung HZ10W

 G16 HZ10W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 and the HZ10W.

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and HZ10W is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer G16 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
49
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
31
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery (360 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Canon G16 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 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 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $300