Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced August 2010
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SD4000 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was launched 2 months after the HZ35W which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung HZ35W
SD4000 IS | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SD4000 IS
HZ35W | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung HZ35W
SD4000 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS versus Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and HZ35W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung HZ35W to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | WB650 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $300 |