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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 6 months earlier than the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W grades against the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung ST700

 HZ25W ST700 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ST700 HZ25W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST700

 HZ25W ST700 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W against the ST700.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and ST700 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and ST700.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Samsung ST700
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Samsung ST700 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
30
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST700
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung ST700
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung ST700
Also called as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $280