Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Also Known as WB5000

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was manufactured 20 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3400 IS grades vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
A3400 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A3400 IS
HZ25W | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ25W
A3400 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3400 IS and the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3400 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A3400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 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 distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" 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 | 180 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $230 | $350 |