Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W
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![Canon PowerShot A495 front Canon PowerShot A495 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A495/Canon-A495-front.jpg)
![Samsung HZ25W front Samsung HZ25W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-HZ25W/Samsung-HZ25W-front.jpg)
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung HZ25W
A495 | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon A495
HZ25W | A495 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ25W
A495 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |