Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and HZ25W (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was revealed 10 months before the HZ25W which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications 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 chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and HZ25W is 87 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung HZ25W will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.