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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon S95
(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  • Superseded the Canon S90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
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 referred to as WB500
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung HZ10W

 S95 HZ10W 
ReleasedNovember 2010May 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon S95

 HZ10W S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung HZ10W

 S95 HZ10W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
31
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
32
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (249g)
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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung HZ10W
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