Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Released November 2010
- Superseded the Canon S90
- Successor is Canon S100
(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 referred to as WB500

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The S95 was announced 19 months after the HZ10W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S95 matches up versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung HZ10W
S95 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | November 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon S95
HZ10W | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung HZ10W
S95 | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S95 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S95 vs the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and HZ10W.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S95 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent S95 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-11-23 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (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 | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | - | One |
Launch pricing | $495 | $300 |