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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched but the XC10 (1") and HZ30W (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was revealed 5 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XC10 grades vs the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 XC10 HZ30W 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010Fresher by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon XC10

 HZ30W XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung HZ30W

 XC10 HZ30W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the XC10 against the HZ30W.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and HZ30W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and HZ30W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The XC10 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher XC10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW format
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports touch to focus
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (1,040g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.8 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
43
supports touch to focus
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (1,040 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW format
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
28
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,040 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon XC10Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon XC10 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-04-08 2010-01-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 20000 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040g (2.29 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID LP-E6N SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,599 $280