Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4300 scores against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung HZ25W
| S4300 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S4300
| HZ25W | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung HZ25W
| S4300 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 and the HZ25W.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and HZ25W.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S4300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also called | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139g (0.31 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $119 | $350 |
