Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W
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36 Features
41 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
(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 SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX510 HS scores versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung HZ10W
SX510 HS | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX510 HS
HZ10W | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ10W
SX510 HS | HZ10W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the HZ10W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and HZ10W is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and HZ10W.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX510 HS to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called as | - | WB500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $300 |