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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
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
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX120 IS HZ10W 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX120 IS

 HZ10W SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX120 IS HZ10W 
RevealedAugust 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
51
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (285 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (285g)
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (249g)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung HZ10W
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