Samsung HZ15W vs Canon PowerShot A495

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung HZ15W and the Canon PowerShot A495, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung HZ15W was introduced in February 2009 and Canon PowerShot A495 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung HZ15W Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot A495 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung HZ15W
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A495
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung HZ15W and Canon PowerShot A495.

      PROS

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      CONS

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Samsung HZ15W

      Samsung HZ15W
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung HZ15W over Canon PowerShot A495.

      Samsung HZ15W vs Canon PowerShot A495
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 37 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 240 mm vs 122 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 3.3x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 115k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung HZ15W.

      Olympus E-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Nikon P530
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm S8600
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T5
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony a7S II
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      Full Frame

      12.2 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS200
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A495

      Canon A495
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A495 over Samsung HZ15W.

      Samsung HZ15W vs Canon PowerShot A495
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.0
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 1 cm
      Lighter 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot A495.

      Canon A480
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A490
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon A800
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Leica Q3
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung HZ15W Canon PowerShot A495
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung HZ15W Canon PowerShot A495
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.2 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot115k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung HZ15W has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot A495 has a 2.50" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Samsung HZ15W features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot A495 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Samsung HZ15W can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot A495 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung HZ15W

      Samsung HZ15W has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung HZ15W comes with SLB-10A battery pack and Canon PowerShot A495 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung HZ15W has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot. Canon PowerShot A495 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung HZ15W, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A495. Canon PowerShot A495 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.70 m on Samsung HZ15W and 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot A495..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung HZ15W body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46") and Canon PowerShot A495 body has dimensions of 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22"). Samsung HZ15W weighs 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) and Canon PowerShot A495 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      105 mm

      61 mm

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      94 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung HZ15W and Canon PowerShot A495

      Samsung HZ15W and Canon PowerShot A495 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      BAD
      36
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung HZ15W and Canon PowerShot A495 and give them scores of 54 and 40 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      40

      Sensor

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      25
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      47
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung HZ15W

      Canon PowerShot A495

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)


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