Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon A4000 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
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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 referred to as WB5000

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was revealed 20 months after the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A4000 IS scores against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
A4000 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A4000 IS
HZ25W | A4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung HZ25W
A4000 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and HZ25W.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 428g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 | 175 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $199 | $350 |