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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 7 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2200 scores vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A2200 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A2200

 HZ25W A2200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ25W

 A2200 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2200 vs the HZ25W.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and HZ25W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A2200 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A2200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 280 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $139 $350