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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was introduced at a similar time to the TL500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ25W matches up against the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL500

 HZ25W TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TL500 HZ25W 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL500

 HZ25W TL500 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W and the TL500.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and TL500 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and TL500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ25W will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
64
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (386 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL500
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung TL500
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung TL500
Also Known as WB5000 EX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $350 $527