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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX150 IS HZ10W 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2009More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX150 IS

 HZ10W SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX150 IS HZ10W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS versus the HZ10W.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and HZ10W is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and HZ10W.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (130 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (130 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306g (0.67 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
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 life 130 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $249 $300