Nikon P7000 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7000 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was unveiled 5 months after the HZ25W and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P7000 matches up vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Samsung HZ25W. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 features physical measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7000 versus the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and HZ25W is 85 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and HZ25W.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7000 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.