Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched January 2013
- Old Model is Nikon S9300
- Later Model is Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S9500 was launched 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9500 matches up against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung HZ25W
S9500 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S9500
HZ25W | S9500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung HZ25W
S9500 | HZ25W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 features outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9500 compared to the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and HZ25W.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-550mm (22.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 60 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 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 | 230 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $230 | $350 |