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Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon L610 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was announced 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L610 scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung HZ25W

 L610 HZ25W 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010More recent by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L610

 HZ25W L610 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung HZ25W

 L610 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L610 vs the HZ25W.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger L610 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
focusing manually
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (120 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (120 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (120 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-09 2010-07-06
Body design Compact 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 120 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $350