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Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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 S33 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S33 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and HZ25W (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was introduced 4 years after the HZ25W which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S33 grades against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S33 HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S33

 HZ25W S33 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung HZ25W

 S33 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Nikon S33 versus Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 and the HZ25W.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S33 will resolve more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S33 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (13 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (221 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
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weather proofing
MP count good (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
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has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
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has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (221 grams)
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $350