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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung HZ25W

 Galaxy Camera HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2010More recent by 32 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HZ25W Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ25W

 Galaxy Camera HZ25W 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
manual focus
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
37
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than competitors (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung HZ25W
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