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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX120 IS HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX120 IS

 HZ25W SX120 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX120 IS HZ25W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (285g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (285g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-19 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $350