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Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon S95
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
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was introduced 11 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S90 matches up versus the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S90 HZ10W 
ReleasedApril 2010May 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon S90

 HZ10W S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Samsung HZ10W

 S90 HZ10W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S90 and the HZ10W.

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S90 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more modern S90 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
30
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S90
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
63
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Canon S90 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot S90Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $599 $300