Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX300
| HZ25W | NX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung HZ25W
| NX300 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Clearer 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).
See the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX300 is 70 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Samsung 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 |