Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was announced 17 months prior to the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P80 grades versus the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P80 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P80 compared to the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and HZ25W is 75 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and HZ25W.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ25W to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.