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Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P310
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P330 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P330 scores against the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Samsung HZ25W

 P330 HZ25W 
ReleasedMarch 2013July 2010Newer by 33 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P330

 HZ25W P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Samsung HZ25W

 P330 HZ25W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P330 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with 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 choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P330 against the HZ25W.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The P330 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher P330 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P330
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix P330Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-04 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $350