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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was introduced 2 months prior to the HZ10W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD960 IS grades vs the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SD960 IS HZ10W 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SD960 IS

 HZ10W SD960 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 SD960 IS HZ10W 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS features external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the HZ10W.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD960 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung HZ10W
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release - $300