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Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon S100
  • New Model is Canon S120
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was introduced 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S110 grades versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Samsung HZ15W

 S110 HZ15W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 44 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon S110

 HZ15W S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Samsung HZ15W

 S110 HZ15W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S110 vs the HZ15W.

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The S110 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent S110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
31
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
64
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging features
37
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot S110Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Samsung HZ15W
Also called - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $330