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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured 6 months prior to the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A495 scores vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A495 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A495

 HZ25W A495 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ25W

 A495 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A495 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 compared to the HZ25W.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and HZ25W.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ25W to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $109 $350