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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon N100 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was introduced 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the N100 scores against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 N100 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon N100

 HZ10W N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung HZ10W

 N100 HZ10W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 compared to the HZ10W.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and HZ10W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and HZ10W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon N100 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger N100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
33
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (289 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery (330 shots)
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (289 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (289g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $300