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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A7R III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A7R III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A7R III

 HZ25W A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung HZ25W

 A7R III HZ25W 
IntroducedOctober 2017July 2010Fresher by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A7R III

 HZ25W A7R III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the A7R III.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A7R III is 70 and 63 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A7R III.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will deliver extra detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
86
manual focus
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony A7R III Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery power (650 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A7R III
 Samsung HZ25WSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Alpha A7R III
Also Known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-06 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO 6400 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 657 gr (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $350 $2,800