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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 5 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX410 IS HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2009Fresher by 70 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX410 IS

 HZ10W SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX410 IS HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS against the HZ10W.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and HZ10W is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and HZ10W.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
manual focus
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (185 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $300