Nikon P900 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon P900 and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was announced 4 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P900 grades against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 has outside measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P900 and the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and HZ25W is 52 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and HZ25W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P900 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer P900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.