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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 17 months earlier than the HZ25W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX10 IS HZ25W 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX10 IS

 HZ25W SX10 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX10 IS HZ25W 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS versus the HZ25W.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and HZ25W is 65 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ25W to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
features face detect focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (600g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (600g)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $275 $350