Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W
94 Imaging
33 Features
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90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was manufactured 18 months after the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the HZ15W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung HZ15W
SD4000 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SD4000 IS
HZ15W | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung HZ15W
SD4000 IS | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS against the HZ15W.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and HZ15W.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung HZ15W to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung HZ15W |
Alternate name | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $330 |