Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Introduced 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
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W, former is 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 HZ35W (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A2100 IS was announced 16 months before the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2100 IS grades vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung HZ35W
A2100 IS | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A2100 IS
HZ35W | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung HZ35W
A2100 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS has external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the HZ35W.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and HZ35W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and HZ35W.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | - | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
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 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $220 | $300 |