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Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very close but the S32 (1/3") and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was announced 3 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S32 grades versus the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S32 HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S32

 HZ25W S32 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung HZ25W

 S32 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 provides external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S32 versus the HZ25W.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and HZ25W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S32 will result in extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S32 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (13MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
58
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
34
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
30
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings - 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 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $350