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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX1 IS grades vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX1 IS HZ10W 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX1 IS

 HZ10W SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX1 IS HZ10W 
RevealedMarch 2009May 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS against the HZ10W.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and HZ10W is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and HZ10W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
31
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615g)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (615g)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
57
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (615g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-27 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 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 615g (1.36 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $300