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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 5 years after the HZ25W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS scores against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX620 HS HZ25W 
ReleasedMay 2016July 2010More modern by 72 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX620 HS

 HZ25W SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX620 HS HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS against the HZ25W.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and HZ25W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
71
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-05-10 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 295 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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