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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX530 HS HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 55 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX530 HS

 HZ25W SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX530 HS HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS against the HZ25W.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $350