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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 7 months after the HZ35W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 A3300 IS HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A3300 IS

 HZ35W A3300 IS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 A3300 IS HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS against the HZ35W.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and HZ35W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $300