Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A2100 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the HZ30W and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A2100 IS scores against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung HZ30W
A2100 IS | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A2100 IS
HZ30W | A2100 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung HZ30W
A2100 IS | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS and the HZ30W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and HZ30W.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung HZ30W |
Also referred to as | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $220 | $280 |