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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 6 months before the ST95 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ25W grades against the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung ST95

 HZ25W ST95 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung HZ25W

 ST95 HZ25W 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST95

 HZ25W ST95 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W offers exterior measurements 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 ST95 has dimensions 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 change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W and the ST95.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and ST95 is 70 and 99 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and ST95.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Samsung ST95 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST95
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung ST95
Also called WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum 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 pounds) -
Physical 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
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $145