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Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon S100
  • Replacement is Canon S120
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
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon S110 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S110 scores against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S110 HZ30W 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon S110

 HZ30W S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Samsung HZ30W

 S110 HZ30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon S110 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S110 versus the HZ30W.

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The S110 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher S110 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S110
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
64
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than average (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
37
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot S110Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $280