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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S6500 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S6500

 HZ25W S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ25W

 S6500 HZ25W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung HZ25W
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