Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
SD1200 IS | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SD1200 IS
HZ25W | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung HZ25W
SD1200 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |