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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung HZ15W

 SX200 IS HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SX200 IS

 HZ15W SX200 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung HZ15W

 SX200 IS HZ15W 
ReleasedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS against the HZ15W.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and HZ15W.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
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