Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Samsung TL320. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL320
HZ25W | TL320 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung HZ25W
TL320 | HZ25W | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL320
HZ25W | TL320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Samsung TL320 | |
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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 |