Nikon S31 vs Samsung HZ25W

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S31 vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and HZ25W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S31 matches up versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S31 vs the HZ25W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung HZ25W will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S31 will have an edge in sensor technology.