• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 216.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A2000 IS advantages over Samsung HZ35W

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Less shutter lag
    0.58 vs 0.82 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Samsung HZ35W advantages over Canon A2000 IS

  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 216 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Canon A2000 IS
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Samsung HZ35W
Panasonic DMC-LZ10
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $188
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Panasonic DMC-LZ10

Compared to Samsung HZ10W

Canon A2000 IS
Samsung HZ10W
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Samsung HZ10W

Samsung HZ35W
Samsung HZ10W
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung HZ10W

Compared to Canon A2100 IS

Canon A2000 IS
Canon A2100 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Canon A2100 IS

Samsung HZ35W
Canon A2100 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Canon A2100 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Canon A2000 IS
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Samsung HZ35W
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Canon A2000 IS
Panasonic ZS10
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon A2000 IS vs Panasonic ZS10

Samsung HZ35W
Panasonic ZS10
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup

Compare Samsung HZ35W vs Panasonic ZS10

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