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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Revealed April 2015
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very comparable but the XC10 (1") and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was brought out 4 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XC10 matches up versus the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 XC10 HZ25W 
RevealedApril 2015July 2010More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Canon XC10

 HZ25W XC10 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung HZ25W

 XC10 HZ25W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XC10 vs the HZ25W.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and HZ25W is 54 and 70 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The XC10 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The younger XC10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
includes touch focus
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (1,040 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
43
includes touch focus
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than average (1,040 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW files
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,040g)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung HZ25W
 Canon XC10Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon XC10 Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-04-08 2010-07-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,599 $350