Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 24 months after the HZ25W making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the HZ25W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and HZ25W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX260 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.