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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 16 months prior to the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1100 IS grades against the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 A1100 IS HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A1100 IS

 HZ25W A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 A1100 IS HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the HZ25W.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 150g (0.33 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $350