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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was launched 21 months earlier than the NX1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ25W grades vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX1000

 HZ25W NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX1000 HZ25W 
RevealedApril 2012July 2010More recent by 21 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1000

 HZ25W NX1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W provides physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the NX1000.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NX1000 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and NX1000.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung NX1000
Alternative name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $388