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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera 4G was launched 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung HZ25W

 Galaxy Camera 4G HZ25W 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HZ25W Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ25W

 Galaxy Camera 4G HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the HZ25W.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
36
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung HZ25W
Alternate name - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-07-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 16 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $550 $350