Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ25W
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
47 Overall
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91 Imaging
38 Features
47 Overall
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Portability
70 Imaging
34 Features
32 Overall
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70 Imaging
34 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as WB5000
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8200 grades vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung HZ25W
| S8200 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
| Display resolution | 961k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S8200
| HZ25W | S8200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung HZ25W
| S8200 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S8200 and the HZ25W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and HZ25W.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S8200 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has manual focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (213 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (213g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (250 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 961 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 213 gr (0.47 lb) | 428 gr (0.94 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 life | 250 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $329 | $350 |