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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 23 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX150 IS matches up against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX150 IS HZ25W 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX150 IS

 HZ25W SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX150 IS HZ25W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS vs the HZ25W.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and HZ25W is 86 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (130 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (130 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
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 life 130 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $350