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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was introduced 4 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX610 HS HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX610 HS

 HZ25W SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX610 HS HZ25W 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the HZ25W.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and HZ25W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
51
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung HZ25W
Also called as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $214 $350