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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 A2400 IS HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A2400 IS

 HZ25W A2400 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 A2400 IS HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
saves RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung HZ25W
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