Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
33
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
37
Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2300 versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A2300 was announced 21 months after the HZ35W making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2300 scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung HZ35W
| A2300 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A2300
| HZ35W | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung HZ35W
| A2300 | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon A2300 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the HZ35W.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and HZ35W.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2300 will have an edge in sensor tech.
Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideTravel Comparison
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Canon A2300 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung HZ35W |
| Alternate name | - | WB650 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| 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 | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 life | 210 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $139 | $300 |