Clicky

Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 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
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

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 Images

The 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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A480 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A480

 HZ25W A480 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung HZ25W

 A480 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon A480 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
16
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon A480 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A480Samsung HZ25W
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