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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was launched 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2500 grades vs the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A2500 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A2500

 HZ25W A2500 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ25W

 A2500 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2500 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2500 and the HZ25W.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A2500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
56
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (135g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-07-06
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $350