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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A1300 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1300 grades against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung HZ15W

 A1300 HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A1300

 HZ15W A1300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ15W

 A1300 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 versus Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 vs the HZ15W.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and HZ15W.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger A1300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
manual focus
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
33
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $330