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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A800 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 7 months after the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A800 grades versus the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A800 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A800

 HZ35W A800 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k115kSharper display (+499k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung HZ35W

 A800 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A800 vs the HZ35W.

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A800 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
29
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
27
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
24
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A800 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 -
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 300 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $300