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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Updated by Sony A9 II
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was released 7 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A9

 HZ25W A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A9 HZ25W 
IntroducedApril 2017July 2010More recent by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A9

 HZ25W A9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W features outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W compared to the A9.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A9 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony A9
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony A9
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
Sony A9 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Sony A9 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
Sony A9 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Sony A9 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A9
 Samsung HZ25WSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Alpha A9
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-06 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 673g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $350 $4,498