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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 4 years after the HZ25W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX410 IS HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX410 IS

 HZ25W SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX410 IS HZ25W 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS versus the HZ25W.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and HZ25W is 80 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and HZ25W.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $350