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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 21 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades against the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 A2400 IS HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A2400 IS

 HZ35W A2400 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 A2400 IS HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the HZ35W.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ35W Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 94 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 190 shots -
Style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $300