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Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung HZ35W

 G11 HZ35W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon G11

 HZ35W G11 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung HZ35W

 G11 HZ35W 
LaunchedDecember 2009June 2010Same 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).

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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.

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
manual focus
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
57
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (375 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
60
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (375 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G11 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung HZ35W
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