Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 13 months after the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS offers external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung HZ25W to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.