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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 2 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX130 IS HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX130 IS

 HZ25W SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX130 IS HZ25W 
IntroducedAugust 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the HZ25W.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and HZ25W is 85 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and HZ25W.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
has manual focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (308g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $350