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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon S90
  • New Model is Canon S100
Samsung HZ15W
(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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB550
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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon S95 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was announced 22 months later than the HZ15W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S95 scores vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung HZ15W

 S95 HZ15W 
ReleasedNovember 2010February 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon S95

 HZ15W S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung HZ15W

 S95 HZ15W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S95 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S95 against the HZ15W.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and HZ15W.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S95 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ15W will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S95 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S95
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
40
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L -
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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots - 1
Retail price $495 $330