Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ15W
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is WB550

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was unveiled 23 months after the HZ15W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3300 IS scores versus the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung HZ15W
A3300 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A3300 IS
HZ15W | A3300 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ15W
A3300 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS provides 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) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the HZ15W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and HZ15W.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung HZ15W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
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 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 life | 230 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $330 |