Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 and Samsung HZ10W

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 and Samsung HZ10W [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G9 ×
Samsung HZ10W ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G9Samsung HZ10W
BrandCanonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberG9HZ10W
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106105
Width (mm)4337
Height (mm)7261
Weight (g)364219
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G7-
SuccessorCanon G1-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.2
Sensor width (mm)7.66.13
Sensor height (mm)5.74.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score35-
Dxo color depth score (bit)18.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)146-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG-4 (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element)Schneider Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0024.00 - 240.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.002.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)610
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)50-
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AIAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZoneContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3mpix or below)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/1500 - 16
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center or linked to active AF point), Face Detect AEMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor,Kids & Pets, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 320013 Scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (second-curtain sync not available)
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range description9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to AutoTBD
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw cr2
-
Included memory (MB)-0
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.12-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.57-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.69-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-2LHProprietary SLB-10A
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe.Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection. Available in black or silver.



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