Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W
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34 Features
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91 Imaging
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung HZ30W
A1100 IS | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A1100 IS
HZ30W | A1100 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ30W
A1100 IS | HZ30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |