Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung HZ25W
SX500 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX500 IS
HZ25W | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung HZ25W
SX500 IS | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |