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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3400 IS scores vs the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung HZ15W

					

					

						
 A3400 IS HZ15W 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A3400 IS

					

					

						
 HZ15W A3400 IS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ15W

					

					

						
 A3400 IS HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3400 IS has got outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3400 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 at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the HZ15W.
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and HZ15W.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

						Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
52
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (249g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (180 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (180 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
41
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery power (180 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
40
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
34
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 180 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
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 SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $330