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Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung HZ35W

 G15 HZ35W 
ReleasedSeptember 2012June 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon G15

 HZ35W G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung HZ35W

 G15 HZ35W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 against the HZ35W.

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and HZ35W is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and HZ35W.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G15 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer G15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
48
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
61
great battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (352 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (352 grams)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $300