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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 13 months after the HZ25W making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX230 HS HZ25W 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX230 HS

 HZ25W SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX230 HS HZ25W 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the HZ25W.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX230 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (223g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $350