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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX280 HS HZ10W 
IntroducedMarch 2013May 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX280 HS

 HZ10W SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX280 HS HZ10W 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS and the HZ10W.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX280 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (233 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung HZ10W
Alternate name - WB500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 210 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $325 $300