Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
SX1 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX1 IS
HZ25W | SX1 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | March 2009 | More modern by 15 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung HZ25W
SX1 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $350 |