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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX600 HS HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX600 HS

 HZ25W SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX600 HS HZ25W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the HZ25W.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $350