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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was revealed 6 months earlier than the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W scores versus the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung ST65

 HZ25W ST65 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ST65 HZ25W 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST65

 HZ25W ST65 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W offers external 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) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W and the ST65.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and ST65 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and ST65.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST65
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung ST65
Also called WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
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 area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" 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 1
Launch cost $350 $130