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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 7 months later than the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1200 grades vs the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A1200 HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A1200

 HZ35W A1200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung HZ35W

 A1200 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1200 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A1200 versus the HZ35W.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern A1200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
23
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 life 200 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $300