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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A230
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A290, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was unveiled about the same time to the A290 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ25W scores versus the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A290

 HZ25W A290 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A290 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A290

 HZ25W A290 
RevealedJuly 2010June 2010Similar age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W provides outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W versus the A290.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A290 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A290.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A290 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony A290
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony A290
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Sony A290 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony A290 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony A290
43
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A290 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A290
 Samsung HZ25WSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 615
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $600