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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
Samsung HZ35W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SD4000 IS HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SD4000 IS

 HZ35W SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SD4000 IS HZ35W 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung HZ35W
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