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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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 Known as WB5000
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W matches up versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX30

 HZ25W NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX30 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX30

 HZ25W NX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W versus the NX30.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX30 is 70 and 75 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and NX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX30 will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Samsung NX30
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
provides touch focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX30
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung NX30
Also Known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMeIV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 247
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
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $699