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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 17 months prior to the HZ35W making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS grades against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX10 IS HZ35W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX10 IS

 HZ35W SX10 IS 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX10 IS HZ35W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS against the HZ35W.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and HZ35W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
includes face detection focusing
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (600 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
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reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $275 $300