Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(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
- Also referred to as WB600

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2200 was manufactured 12 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2200 grades vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung HZ30W
A2200 | HZ30W | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A2200
HZ30W | A2200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ30W
A2200 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 features physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W 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).
Examine the Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2200 against the HZ30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and HZ30W.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2200 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A2200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also referred to as | - | WB600 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 life | 280 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $139 | $280 |