Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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93 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A9
HZ25W | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung HZ25W
A9 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | July 2010 | More recent by 82 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A9
HZ25W | A9 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A9 is 70 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A9 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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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 |