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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 3 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Galaxy NX scores against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung HZ25W

 Galaxy NX HZ25W 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HZ25W Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ25W

 Galaxy NX HZ25W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the HZ25W.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and HZ25W is 82 and 70 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (495g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
68
great battery (440 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (495 grams)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung HZ25W
Other name - WB5000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-20 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 428g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 life 440 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,300 $350