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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 12 months prior to the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W scores against the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung WB210

 HZ25W WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WB210 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB210

 HZ25W WB210 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W features outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W versus the WB210.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WB210 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and WB210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB210
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung WB210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung WB210
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $279