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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was announced 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS grades against the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX400 IS HZ25W 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX400 IS

 HZ25W SX400 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX400 IS HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the HZ25W.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and HZ25W is 81 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and HZ25W.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
60
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $350