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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX210 IS HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX210 IS

 HZ25W SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX210 IS HZ25W 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
37
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
68
lighter than competition (220g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung HZ25W
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