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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S100 versus Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 14 months later than the HZ25W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S100 grades versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S100 HZ25W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 14 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S100

 HZ25W S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ25W

 S100 HZ25W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S100 versus Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S100 compared to the HZ25W.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and HZ25W.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S100 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography information
Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $350