Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung HZ30W
N100 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon N100
HZ30W | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung HZ30W
N100 | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon N100 and Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |