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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L840 was revealed 4 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L840 scores against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung HZ25W

 L840 HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2010More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon L840

 HZ25W L840 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ25W

 L840 HZ25W 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L840 against the HZ25W.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L840 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher L840 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (538 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (590 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
57
great battery pack (590 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (538g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 gr (1.19 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 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 590 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $350