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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 12 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3200 IS grades versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 A3200 IS HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A3200 IS

 HZ30W A3200 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 A3200 IS HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS versus the HZ30W.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $280