Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was launched 20 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2400 IS scores against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
A2400 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A2400 IS
HZ25W | A2400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ25W
A2400 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS and the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and HZ25W.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | 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 diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | 190 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $149 | $350 |