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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as WB5000
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was manufactured 2 months after the NX5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ25W scores versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung NX5

 HZ25W NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 NX5 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX5

 HZ25W NX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W compared to the NX5.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX5 is 70 and 80 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and NX5.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX5 will resolve more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Samsung NX5 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
Samsung NX5 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
24
provides face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX5
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung NX5
Alternate name WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 11.00 m
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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $499