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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX20 IS HZ10W 
LaunchedJuly 2010May 2009More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX20 IS

 HZ10W SX20 IS 
Display dimension2.7"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 resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
37
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (600g)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
50
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (600g)
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung HZ10W
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