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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as WB5000
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The HZ25W was brought out 3 years earlier than the NX300M which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX300M

 HZ25W NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX300M HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300M

 HZ25W NX300M 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W vs the NX300M.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX300M is 70 and 86 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and NX300M.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung NX300M
Also Known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $699