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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 7 months after the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3300 IS matches up against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 A3300 IS HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A3300 IS

 HZ25W A3300 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 A3300 IS HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the HZ25W.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and HZ25W.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $350