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Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D20 matches up against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung HZ25W

 D20 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon D20

 HZ25W D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ25W

 D20 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 features external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D20 vs the HZ25W.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and HZ25W.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern D20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
33
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-18 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $350