Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-12 was launched 19 months later than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-12 scores versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Samsung HZ25W
| SZ-12 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SZ-12
| HZ25W | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung HZ25W
| SZ-12 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-12 versus the HZ25W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and HZ25W is 89 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and HZ25W.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SZ-12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung HZ25W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 220 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $350 |