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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was released 3 years before the NX210 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W grades vs the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX210

 HZ25W NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX210 HZ25W 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX210

 HZ25W NX210 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W and the NX210.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and NX210 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and NX210.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX210 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
Samsung NX210 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX210
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX210
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung NX210
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
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
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
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") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $625