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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX11, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was revealed 5 months earlier than the NX11 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ25W scores against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX11

 HZ25W NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX11 HZ25W 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX11

 HZ25W NX11 
RevealedJuly 2010December 2010Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W and the NX11.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX11 is 70 and 80 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and NX11.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX11 will render greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Samsung NX11 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
24
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX11
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX11
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung NX11
Also called as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-06 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 11.00 m
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $350 $626