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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 5 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A900 matches up versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A900 HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2010Fresher by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon A900

 HZ25W A900 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung HZ25W

 A900 HZ25W 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A900 and the HZ25W.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and HZ25W.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
40
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 289 grams (0.64 lb) 428 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $350