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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was announced 7 months later than the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ25W grades against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung ST600

 HZ25W ST600 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ST600 HZ25W 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST600

 HZ25W ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W features external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W vs the ST600.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and ST600 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and ST600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent HZ25W should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST600
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung ST600
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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 - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $330