Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2009
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Alternative Name is WB5000
Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A480 was revealed 17 months earlier than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A480 matches up versus the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung HZ25W
A480 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A480
HZ25W | A480 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung HZ25W
A480 | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A480 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A480 and the HZ25W.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $210 | $350 |