Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W
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91 Imaging
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Portability
70 Imaging
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70 Imaging
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Released July 2012
- Superseded the Nikon S9100
- Updated by Nikon S9500
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S9300 was released 2 years after the HZ25W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S9300 scores vs the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung HZ25W
| S9300 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S9300
| HZ25W | S9300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung HZ25W
| S9300 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S9300 compared to the HZ25W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and HZ25W.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S9300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Nikon S9300 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon S9300
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lighter than competition (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-07-16 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.9 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 200 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $249 | $350 |
