Canon S200 vs Samsung HZ15W
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36 Features
41 Overall
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90 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S200 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S200 was brought out 5 years after the HZ15W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S200 scores versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung HZ15W
| S200 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon S200
| HZ15W | S200 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung HZ15W
| S200 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 and the HZ15W.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and HZ15W.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon S200 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also called as | - | WB550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-02-21 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $293 | $330 |
