Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Released February 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P7000
- Later Model is Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Nikon P7100 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close but the P7100 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

The P7100 was released 20 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P7100 scores vs the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Samsung HZ25W
P7100 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P7100
HZ25W | P7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Samsung HZ25W
P7100 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P7100 versus Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7100 and the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and HZ25W is 82 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and HZ25W.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung HZ25W will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern P7100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Samsung HZ25W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-20 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $750 | $350 |