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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was brought out 14 months after the HZ25W making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6200 scores against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S6200 HZ25W 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S6200

 HZ25W S6200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung HZ25W

 S6200 HZ25W 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S6200 compared to the HZ25W.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
70
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30fps), 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, Motion JPEG 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 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $350