Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL500
HZ25W | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung HZ25W
TL500 | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL500
HZ25W | TL500 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |