Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is WB5000
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Here, we are looking at the Nikon S5300 and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5300 was announced 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S5300 matches up vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung HZ25W
| S5300 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S5300
| HZ25W | S5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung HZ25W
| S5300 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 vs the HZ25W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and HZ25W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and HZ25W.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also called as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 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 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $180 | $350 |