Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and HZ25W.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.