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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched at a similar time to the PL200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ25W grades against the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung PL200

 HZ25W PL200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 PL200 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung PL200

 HZ25W PL200 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W compared to the PL200.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and PL200 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and PL200.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung PL200
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung PL200
Other name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $0