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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S9500 HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Nikon S9500

 HZ25W S9500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung HZ25W

 S9500 HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
31
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung HZ25W
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung HZ25W
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