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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 20 months later than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3300 scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S3300 HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S3300

 HZ25W S3300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung HZ25W

 S3300 HZ25W 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3300 vs the HZ25W.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung HZ25W
Alternative name - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $99 $350