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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A1200 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 7 months later than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1200 scores against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A1200 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A1200

 HZ25W A1200 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung HZ25W

 A1200 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 and the HZ25W.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A1200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
23
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
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
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $350