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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 5 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up against the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX710 HS HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX710 HS

 HZ10W SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX710 HS HZ10W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS vs the HZ10W.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and HZ10W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to result in more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $300