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Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon B700 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B700 was revealed 5 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the B700 matches up vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Samsung HZ25W

 B700 HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2010More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon B700

 HZ25W B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Samsung HZ25W

 B700 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 has external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Nikon B700 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the B700 against the HZ25W.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and HZ25W is 65 and 70 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and HZ25W.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon B700 to show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher B700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
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better than average battery pack (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than others in class (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B700
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon B700 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix B700Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - 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 dimensions 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $350