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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1300 grades against the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A1300 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A1300

 HZ30W A1300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ30W

 A1300 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 compared to the HZ30W.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and HZ30W.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A1300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 life 220 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $280