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Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
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 P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P340 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was unveiled 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P340 matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung HZ25W

 P340 HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P340

 HZ25W P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung HZ25W

 P340 HZ25W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P340 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P340 vs the HZ25W.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The P340 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent P340 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
64
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix P340Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max 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 No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
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 Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $350