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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 5 months prior to the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L22 matches up against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung HZ25W

 L22 HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L22

 HZ25W L22 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ25W

 L22 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 vs the HZ25W.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $350