Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ25W was brought out 5 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX1
HZ25W | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung HZ25W
NX1 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 51 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1
HZ25W | NX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W vs the NX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NX1 is 70 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and NX1.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Samsung NX1 |
Also called as | WB5000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $1,500 |