Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Galaxy Camera was released 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung HZ25W
Galaxy Camera | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
HZ25W | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ25W
Galaxy Camera | HZ25W | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the HZ25W.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and HZ25W.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung HZ25W |
Alternate name | Wi-Fi | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
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 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $450 | $350 |