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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 4 years before the WB35F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ25W matches up against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung WB35F

 HZ25W WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung HZ25W

 WB35F HZ25W 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB35F

 HZ25W WB35F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W against the WB35F.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WB35F is 70 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and WB35F.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ25W Samsung WB35F
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $130