Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung HZ25W

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung HZ25W [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS ×
Samsung HZ25W ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung HZ25W
BrandCanonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberSX210 ISHZ25W
Alternate model number(s)-
  • wb5000
Camera formatCompactEVF
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106116
Width (mm)3291
Height (mm)5983
Weight (g)212-
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX200 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX230 HS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.112.5
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.53
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2144 x 1608(3.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • .dng 1.1
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)MPEG-4 (H.264 )
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSchneider - KREUZNACH Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 392.0026.00 - 624.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 70.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)1424
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.320.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)580
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face Detection; AiAF / 9 point, AiAF / 9 point, 1-point (center or track)Contrast Detect: Center, Multi, Face Detection, Tracking, Selection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type; 0.24-inch, 230K Color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*up to 3MP)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • kelvin
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AEMulti, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesTv, Av, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN (Low Light, Color Accent, Color SwapNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual (3 levels)
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 12 in. - 11.5 (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75 cm - 3.5 m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))AUTO ISO: Wide: 0.3m - 6.0m, Tel : 0.5m - 3.0m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • .dng 1.1
Included memory (MB)-40
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.77-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.84-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary SLB-11A
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary SLB-11A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Smart Auto, Low-Light Mode. Available in gold, purple, and black.Dual Image Stabilization (Optical IS + Digital IS), 720p HD Video, RAW (DNG 1.1) Support, Smart Auto (11 Scenes).



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate