Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- Additionally Known as WB500

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and HZ10W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The SX120 IS was released 4 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX120 IS grades against the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
SX120 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX120 IS
HZ10W | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ10W
SX120 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the HZ10W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and HZ10W is 87 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and HZ10W.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX120 IS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.

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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
Alternative name | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 285 gr (0.63 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $249 | $300 |