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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the HZ30W and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 A1100 IS HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A1100 IS

 HZ30W A1100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 A1100 IS HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS and the HZ30W.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $280