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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Samsung WB2200F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung WB2200F

 HZ25W WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung HZ25W

 WB2200F HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB2200F

 HZ25W WB2200F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

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

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Samsung WB2200F Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging information
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (708g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung WB2200F
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