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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A3100 IS versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out 6 months prior to the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 A3100 IS HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A3100 IS

 HZ25W A3100 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 A3100 IS HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the HZ25W.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and HZ25W.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-07-06
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $159 $350