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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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 SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured very close to the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SD3500 IS HZ30W 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SD3500 IS

 HZ30W SD3500 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 SD3500 IS HZ30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers physical dimensions 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 HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the HZ30W.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and HZ30W.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $280