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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 8 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX730 HS scores vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX730 HS HZ10W 
AnnouncedApril 2017May 2009More recent by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX730 HS

 HZ10W SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX730 HS HZ10W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the HZ10W.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and HZ10W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and HZ10W.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
48
manual focus
MP count decent (20.3MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung HZ10W
Alternate name - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 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 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $300