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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A450

 HZ25W A450 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A450 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A450

 HZ25W A450 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony A450 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A450
 Samsung HZ25WSony Alpha DSLR-A450
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