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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • New Model is Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX500 IS HZ25W 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX500 IS

 HZ25W SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX500 IS HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS and the HZ25W.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and HZ25W is 80 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and HZ25W.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600s)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600s -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $350