Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W
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![Canon PowerShot N front Canon PowerShot N front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-N/Canon-N-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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35 Features
32 Overall
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Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung HZ25W
N | HZ25W | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon N
HZ25W | N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung HZ25W
N | HZ25W |
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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).
Contrast the Canon N versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N-vs-Samsung-HZ25W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon N vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |