Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
- Also referred to as WB5000

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was unveiled very close to the HZ25W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS scores vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX210 IS
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ25W
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the HZ25W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and HZ25W.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung HZ25W |
Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $226 | $350 |