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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was introduced 12 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ25W grades vs the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung SL720

 HZ25W SL720 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung HZ25W

 SL720 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung SL720

 HZ25W SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W vs the SL720.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and SL720 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and SL720.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger HZ25W provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Samsung SL720
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung SL720
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung SL720
Alternate name WB5000 PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $119