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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was introduced 5 years earlier than the HZ25W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-1S scores vs the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung HZ25W

 GX-1S HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung GX-1S

 HZ25W GX-1S 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2006More recent by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ25W

 GX-1S HZ25W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ25W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the HZ25W.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and HZ25W.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (605g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
52
lighter than average (605g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-01-16 2010-07-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $850 $350