Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HZ25W was revealed 7 months later than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ25W scores versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A450
HZ25W | A450 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2010 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung HZ25W
A450 | HZ25W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A450
HZ25W | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W and the A450.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and A450.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A450 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher HZ25W should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Otherwise known as | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 560g (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $1,241 |