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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A2500 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2500 grades vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung HZ15W

 A2500 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A2500

 HZ15W A2500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ15W

 A2500 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 vs the HZ15W.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and HZ15W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and HZ15W.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A2500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
69
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $330