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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S120 was brought out 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S120 scores against the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S120 HZ25W 
RevealedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon S120

 HZ25W S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung HZ25W

 S120 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S120 against the HZ25W.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The S120 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger S120 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (217g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
67
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (217 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (217 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon S120 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-26 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $350