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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 23 months later than the HZ15W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2200 scores versus the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 A2200 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A2200

          

          

            
 HZ15W A2200 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 A2200 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A2200 versus the HZ15W.
Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and HZ15W.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2200 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A2200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

            Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
31
 focusing manually
 features face detection focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A2200 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
55
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
36
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
70
 better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (135 grams)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (249 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
36
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (135g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Samsung HZ15W
Alternative name - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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 (30fps), 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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 280 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $139 $330