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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 17 months after the TL320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ25W scores against the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL320

 HZ25W TL320 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TL320 HZ25W 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL320

 HZ25W TL320 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers outside 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 TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W and the TL320.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TL320 is 70 and 98 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and TL320.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer HZ25W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
34
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Samsung TL320 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL320
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung TL320
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung TL320
Also referred to as WB5000 WB1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-02-23
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) -
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $380