Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W
83 Imaging
34 Features
48 Overall
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90 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Later Model is Canon G12
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550
Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G11 was introduced 10 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G11 grades against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung HZ15W
G11 | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | December 2009 | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon G11
HZ15W | G11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung HZ15W
G11 | HZ15W | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 features outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 versus the HZ15W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and HZ15W is 83 and 90 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ15W will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger G11 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung HZ15W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-12-16 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $330 |