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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 3 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX510 HS HZ25W 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2010Newer by 39 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX510 HS

 HZ25W SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX510 HS HZ25W 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the HZ25W.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and HZ25W is 80 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX510 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $350