Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A500
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2009
- New Model is Sony A560
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Below, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very well matched but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ25W was brought out 11 months after the A500 and 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 A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up versus the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A500
| HZ25W | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung HZ25W
| A500 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A500
| HZ25W | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys 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) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W vs the A500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A500 is 70 and 63 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A500.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The HZ25W comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The newer HZ25W will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Alternate name | WB5000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 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 gr (0.94 pounds) | 630 gr (1.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $350 | $638 |