Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W
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57 Overall
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung HZ10W
S120 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | November 2013 | May 2009 | More modern by 56 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon S120
HZ10W | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung HZ10W
S120 | HZ10W | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |