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Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
26 Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A810 grades vs the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 A810 HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A810

          

          

            
 HZ15W A810 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 A810 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A810 vs the HZ15W.
Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and HZ15W.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A810 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
31
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A810 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Street photography factors
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
64
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
38
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
40
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A810 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging details
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Canon A810 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
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 (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
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $330