Canon 10D vs Samsung HZ25W

Following is a complete overview of the Canon 10D vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 10D was launched 8 years earlier than the HZ25W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 10D matches up vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D enjoys external measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 10D vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 10D against the HZ25W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and HZ25W is 56 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 10D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.