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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung HZ25W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S5200 scores vs the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S5200 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S5200

 HZ25W S5200 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung HZ25W

 S5200 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 vs the HZ25W.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and HZ25W.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S5200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
28
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 160 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $350