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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 20 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1300 matches up vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A1300 HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A1300

 HZ25W A1300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ25W

 A1300 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A1300 against the HZ25W.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and HZ25W.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A1300 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A1300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 220 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $350