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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon S90
  • Later Model is Canon S100
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon S95 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close but the S95 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was brought out 5 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S95 scores vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S95 HZ25W 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon S95

 HZ25W S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung HZ25W

 S95 HZ25W 
LaunchedNovember 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon S95 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S95 compared to the HZ25W.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S95 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S95
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
32
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon S95 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-11-23 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Cost at release $495 $350