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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 16 months after the HZ10W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX130 IS scores vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX130 IS HZ10W 
RevealedAugust 2010May 2009More modern by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX130 IS

 HZ10W SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX130 IS HZ10W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the HZ10W.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and HZ10W is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and HZ10W.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (249g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $300