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Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Other Name is WB600
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2300 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2300 matches up vs the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung HZ30W

 A2300 HZ30W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A2300

 HZ30W A2300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung HZ30W

 A2300 HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 and the HZ30W.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A2300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung HZ30W
Alternative name - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $139 $280