Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung HZ35W
G15 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon G15
HZ35W | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung HZ35W
G15 | HZ35W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |