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Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon N versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the N matches up versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung HZ25W

 N HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon N

 HZ25W N 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung HZ25W

 N HZ25W 

Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon N enjoys outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the N compared to the HZ25W.

Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the N and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent N should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
72
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic support
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $350