Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was unveiled 5 years after the HZ25W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and HZ25W is 80 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.