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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W scores vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung WB50F

 HZ25W WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung HZ25W

 WB50F HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB50F

 HZ25W WB50F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W has got 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 WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W versus the WB50F.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and WB50F is 70 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and WB50F.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung WB50F
Also Known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $180