Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
A1100 IS | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A1100 IS
HZ25W | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ25W
A1100 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |