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Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon N and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 3 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the N grades vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung HZ10W

 N HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon N

 HZ10W N 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung HZ10W

 N HZ10W 

Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N comes with physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the N vs the HZ10W.

Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon N to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher N will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Samsung HZ10W Street photography info
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography information
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
72
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (249 grams)
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Canon N vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 195 grams (0.43 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $300