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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was announced 19 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W scores against the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL100

 HZ25W TL100 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TL100 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL100

 HZ25W TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W against the TL100.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and TL100 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and TL100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern HZ25W will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
26
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL100
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as WB5000 ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 428g (0.94 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $22