Samsung HZ25W / WB5000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 88 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the responsiveness and image quality. The performance and zoom are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the lens, while some have doubts about the value for money and features.

portability, zoom, performance, image quality, responsiveness

battery, features, value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung HZ25W / WB5000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Features

Portability
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Zoom
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Performance
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Image quality
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Responsiveness
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Sensor
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Battery
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Lens
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Features
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Color
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Samsung HZ25W (WB5000)

 

The sensors in these cameras are considerably smaller than you will find in a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens model. One of the advantages of a smaller sensor is that, compared to an SLR, you need a physically much smaller lens. As you can see...

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The Samsung HZ25W 12.5MP camera with 24x Mega-Zoom

 

Recent developments in the digital camera market have given amateur photographers that require a decent optical zoom some reasonably priced point-and-shoot alternatives. Following announcements earlier this year by Kodak and Olympus, Samsung has...

The integrated Schneider-Kreuznach lens has a 26mm wide-angle focal length and in addition to taking photos can record 720p HD video using the high definition H.264 codec. Other noteworthy features include optical and digital image stabilization to...

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Samsung HZ25W

 
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Amazon review summary for the Samsung HZ25W / WB5000

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of the Samsung HZ25W / WB5000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

image quality, zoom, usability, low-light, color

value for money, battery

58% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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When its a Samsung you know it'll be great.

 

I've been doing research for ages wondering which camera I will like and be happy with.

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When its a Samsung you know it'll be great.

 

When its a Samsung you know it'll be great.

I've been doing research for ages wondering which camera I will like and be happy with. I am a 3d artist so that means I need to take outstanding pictures of texture such as wood or metal. And I'm also a VFX artist shooting in motion is a must. So...

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Amazing Camera Bundled With Useless Video Editing Software From Samsung

 

I purchased my HZ25W through Amazon, and it is an amazing camera by any standard.

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Amazing Camera Bundled With Useless Video Editing Software From Samsung

 

Amazing Camera Bundled With Useless Video Editing Software From Samsung

I purchased my HZ25W through Amazon, and it is an amazing camera by any standard. DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA, BECAUSE IT HAS A BIG PROBLEM: The camera came bundled with Samsung Master - a video editing software product. However, that software cannot...

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Pass on this one. . .

 

Pass on this one. . .

Good features with many user options. The screen is nice as well. The video is not too bad (for a point and shoot), oh and battery life is decent. I can't think of many other positives for this thing. A camera like (in this price range), should take...

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Pass on this one. . .

 

Good features with many user options. The screen is nice as well. The video is not too bad (for a point and shoot), oh and battery life is decent. I can't think of many other positives for this thing. A camera like (in this price range), should take...

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Product Specifications

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Pop-up flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / MultiMediaCardplus

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:3.6in
Height:3.3in
Weight:14oz
Width:4.6in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3in
Diagonal Size (metric):7.6cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:HZ25W
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.8-5.0
Max Focal Length:110.4mm
Min Focal Length:4.6mm
Optical Zoom:24
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black
Microsoft Certification:Works with Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.33 / 1/2.33"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.9 mm ( 1/2.33 ) / 10.9 mm ( 1/2.33" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:12.5Megapixel

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:H.264
Digital Zoom:5
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):6400
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 800 / ISO 400 / ISO 200 / ISO 64 / ISO 1600 / ISO auto / ISO 6400 (3Mpix) / ISO 3200 (5Mpix)
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Soft / Cool / Negative / Vivid / Calm / Classic / Forest / Retro
Still Image Format:JPEG / RAW
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Color Support:Color
Viewfinder Type:Electronic
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