Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched August 2010
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SD4000 IS versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was introduced about the same time to the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
SD4000 IS | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SD4000 IS
HZ25W | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung HZ25W
SD4000 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS offers physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4000 IS versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS against the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and HZ25W.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $350 |