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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Samsung NX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX1

 HZ25W NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX1 HZ25W 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2010Newer by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1

 HZ25W NX1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NX1 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average in class (550g)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic resolution (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic resolution (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX1
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