Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung HZ25W
P340 | HZ25W | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P340
HZ25W | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung HZ25W
P340 | HZ25W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon P340 versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P340 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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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 |