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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P7700 matches up versus the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung HZ25W

 P7700 HZ25W 
ReleasedMay 2013July 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P7700

 HZ25W P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ25W

 P7700 HZ25W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 and the HZ25W.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and HZ25W is 82 and 70 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The P7700 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The younger P7700 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
46
focusing manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
has manual focus
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 P7700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (392g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (392g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
75
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
more heavy than others in class (392 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-05-28 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $350