Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the HZ25W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and HZ25W.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.