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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was brought out 5 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the B500 grades against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 B500 HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon B500

 HZ25W B500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung HZ25W

 B500 HZ25W 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the B500 compared to the HZ25W.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and HZ25W.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon B500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer B500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (541g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
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good battery life (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (541g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (600 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (541g)
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung HZ25W
Alternative name - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $350