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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2019
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 8 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the B600 matches up versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung HZ25W

 B600 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2010Fresher by 104 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon B600

 HZ25W B600 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ25W

 B600 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon B600 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the B600 versus the HZ25W.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon B600 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer B600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
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good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (500g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (280 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (280 per charge)
heavier than others in class (500 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (280 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (500g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung HZ25W
Alternative name - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $297 $350