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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 15 months before the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX1 IS HZ25W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX1 IS

 HZ25W SX1 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX1 IS HZ25W 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the HZ25W.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and HZ25W is 64 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ25W to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
46
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
57
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 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
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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