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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was unveiled 4 years before the NX300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HZ25W scores against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX300

 HZ25W NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX300 HZ25W 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2010Newer by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300

 HZ25W NX300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has external 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 NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W versus the NX300.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX300 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and NX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung NX300
Also Known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-11-24
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $750