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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 22 months after the HZ10W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX220 HS grades versus the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung HZ10W

 SX220 HS HZ10W 
LaunchedFebruary 2011May 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Canon SX220 HS

 HZ10W SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung HZ10W

 SX220 HS HZ10W 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the HZ10W.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and HZ10W.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX220 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX220 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
60
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (249 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (249g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung HZ10W
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon SX220 HS Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $300