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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 8 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung HZ25W

 SX220 HS HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon SX220 HS

 HZ25W SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung HZ25W

 SX220 HS HZ25W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS and the HZ25W.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX220 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon SX220 HS Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $350