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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Also referred to as WB600
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A2200 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A2200

 HZ30W A2200 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ30W

 A2200 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
37
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography features
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung HZ30W
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