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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung HZ15W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 6 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX410 IS scores vs the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung HZ15W

 SX410 IS HZ15W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SX410 IS

 HZ15W SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ15W

 SX410 IS HZ15W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS and the HZ15W.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and HZ15W is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and HZ15W.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (185 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (185 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (185 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-06 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 185 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $330