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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon AW110 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW110 grades against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung HZ25W

 AW110 HZ25W 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon AW110

 HZ25W AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung HZ25W

 AW110 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW110 versus the HZ25W.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW110 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer AW110 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
67
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options - 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $350