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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 A3100 IS HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A3100 IS

 HZ35W A3100 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 A3100 IS HZ35W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung HZ35W
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