Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6500 was announced 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6500 scores versus the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung HZ25W
S6500 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S6500
HZ25W | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ25W
S6500 | HZ25W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6500 vs the HZ25W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 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 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 model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $170 | $350 |