Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ15W
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
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Here is a thorough review of the Canon A3100 IS versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A3100 IS was announced 11 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3100 IS grades against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung HZ15W
| A3100 IS | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A3100 IS
| HZ15W | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung HZ15W
| A3100 IS | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the HZ15W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and HZ15W.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A3100 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Samsung HZ15W |
| Alternative name | - | WB550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | NB-8L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $159 | $330 |