Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung HZ35W
A2500 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A2500
HZ35W | A2500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung HZ35W
A2500 | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |