Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2009
- Updated by Canon G12
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Also referred to as WB650

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
The following is a extended review of the Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close but the G11 (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The G11 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the HZ35W and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G11 scores against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung HZ35W
G11 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon G11
HZ35W | G11 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung HZ35W
G11 | HZ35W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | December 2009 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G11 against the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and HZ35W is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and HZ35W.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-12-16 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-7L | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $600 | $300 |