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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close but the XC10 (1") and HZ35W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was revealed 4 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XC10 grades against the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung HZ35W

 XC10 HZ35W 
RevealedApril 2015June 2010More modern by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon XC10

 HZ35W XC10 
Screen resolution614k1kSharper screen (+613k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung HZ35W

 XC10 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 compared to the HZ35W.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and HZ35W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The XC10 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern XC10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
has no RAW support
34
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports focus by touch
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
43
supports focus by touch
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
has no RAW support
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon XC10Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon XC10 Samsung HZ35W
Other name - WB650
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-08 2010-06-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format XF-AVC, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
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 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 model LP-E6N SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,599 $300