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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A1100 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, former is 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 HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 16 months before the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1100 IS scores vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 A1100 IS HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A1100 IS

 HZ35W A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k115kSharper screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 A1100 IS HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS vs the HZ35W.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and HZ35W.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
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 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 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $160 $300