Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung HZ15W
A3200 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A3200 IS
HZ15W | A3200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ15W
A3200 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |