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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A2500 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A2500 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A2500

 HZ35W A2500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ35W

 A2500 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A2500 compared to the HZ35W.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and HZ35W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A2500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
33
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $300