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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty close but the S120 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S120 was announced 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S120 matches up vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S120 HZ10W 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon S120

 HZ10W S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung HZ10W

 S120 HZ10W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S120 against the HZ10W.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon S120 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S120 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
67
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (217g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, 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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $449 $300