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Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Refreshed by Nikon P520
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P510 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P510 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P510 grades vs the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung HZ25W

 P510 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010More recent by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P510

 HZ25W P510 

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung HZ25W

 P510 HZ25W 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P510 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P510 against the HZ25W.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and HZ25W is 66 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and HZ25W.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P510 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger P510 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (555g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P510
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
bad battery power (200 shots)
heavier than competition (555 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (555 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-05 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $350