Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Alternate Name is WB500

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was introduced 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX600 HS scores vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung HZ10W
SX600 HS | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX600 HS
HZ10W | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung HZ10W
SX600 HS | HZ10W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and HZ10W.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung HZ10W |
Alternate name | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 290 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $300 |