Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Announced July 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX20 IS was announced about the same time to the HZ25W so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
SX20 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX20 IS
HZ25W | SX20 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung HZ25W
SX20 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS against the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and HZ25W is 65 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and HZ25W.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
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 | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $350 |