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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon N100 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was manufactured 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the N100 grades versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 N100 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon N100

 HZ25W N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung HZ25W

 N100 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the N100 against the HZ25W.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and HZ25W.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The N100 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher N100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
33
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
33
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (289g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (289g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
48
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others (289 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon N100 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $350