Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
(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
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was brought out 14 months later than the HZ10W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung HZ10W
SX20 IS | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX20 IS
HZ10W | SX20 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung HZ10W
SX20 IS | HZ10W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).
Check the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the HZ10W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and HZ10W is 65 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and HZ10W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX20 IS to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX20 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
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, 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $500 | $300 |