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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 8 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX740 HS grades vs the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX740 HS HZ25W 
ReleasedJuly 2018July 2010Fresher by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX740 HS

 HZ25W SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX740 HS HZ25W 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the HZ25W.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (265 CIPA)
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $350