Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Also Known as WB650

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A3100 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3100 IS was revealed 5 months earlier than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3100 IS grades vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung HZ35W
A3100 IS | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A3100 IS
HZ35W | A3100 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung HZ35W
A3100 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3100 IS versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the HZ35W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and HZ35W.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | - | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 ID | NB-8L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $159 | $300 |