Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
- Announced January 2014

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Overview
Below is a complete review of the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The HZ25W was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB2200F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ25W grades vs the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB2200F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung WB2200F
HZ25W | WB2200F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung HZ25W
WB2200F | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB2200F
HZ25W | WB2200F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Examine the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W versus the WB2200F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and WB2200F is 70 and 59 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and WB2200F.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB2200F to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Samsung WB2200F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Samsung WB2200F |
Also called | WB5000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 6.00 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 708 grams (1.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SCXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $599 |