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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 6 months before the PL120 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ25W grades versus the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung PL120

 HZ25W PL120 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung HZ25W

 PL120 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung PL120

 HZ25W PL120 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has physical measurements 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 PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W vs the PL120.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and PL120 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL120 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Samsung PL120 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
31
good maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung PL120
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung PL120
Also called as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
Cost at release $350 $150