Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Revealed January 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000
Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P950 was introduced 9 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P950 grades against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P950 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung HZ25W
P950 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | July 2010 | Fresher by 116 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon P950
HZ25W | P950 |
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Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung HZ25W
P950 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 has outside measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P950 and the HZ25W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and HZ25W is 52 and 70 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and HZ25W.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P950 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer P950 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called as | - | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-01-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 300 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $797 | $350 |