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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB550
Photography Glossary

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 12 months after the HZ15W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 SD3500 IS HZ15W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SD3500 IS

          

          

            
 HZ15W SD3500 IS 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung HZ15W

          

          

            
 SD3500 IS HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS against the HZ15W.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and HZ15W.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SD3500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

            Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
31
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
52
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
65
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (249g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
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 really wide (24mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
40
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
31
 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
 more heavy than average (249 grams)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung HZ15W
Other name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $330