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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced 19 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DV300F grades against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung HZ25W

 DV300F HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung DV300F

 HZ25W DV300F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ25W

 DV300F HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F against the HZ25W.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and HZ25W.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger DV300F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung DV300FSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-02 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $350