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Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P520
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P530 was brought out 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P530 grades versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Samsung HZ25W

 P530 HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P530

 HZ25W P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Samsung HZ25W

 P530 HZ25W 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P530 and the HZ25W.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and HZ25W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P530 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern P530 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P530
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (494g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (494g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P530
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon P530 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix P530Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 494 gr (1.09 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $350