Canon S110 vs Samsung HZ25W

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S110 versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the S110 scores against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Canon S110 versus Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S110 against the HZ25W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The S110 comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern S110 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.