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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A3200 IS grades versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung HZ15W

 A3200 IS HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A3200 IS

 HZ15W A3200 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ15W

 A3200 IS HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS against the HZ15W.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and HZ15W.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A3200 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography features
72
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
42
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $330