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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 16 months before the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SD1200 IS HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SD1200 IS

 HZ25W SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SD1200 IS HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the HZ25W.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung HZ25W to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
25
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 260 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $350