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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
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 SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX230 HS grades vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX230 HS HZ10W 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX230 HS

 HZ10W SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX230 HS HZ10W 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS against the HZ10W.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX230 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than others (223 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 210 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $300