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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon N100 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close but the N100 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was unveiled 4 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the N100 grades against the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 N100 HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon N100

 HZ30W N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung HZ30W

 N100 HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the N100 versus the HZ30W.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The N100 includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The newer N100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (289 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
65
good battery pack (330 shots)
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (289g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (289g)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $280