Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ25W was manufactured 15 months earlier than the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W scores against the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony NEX-5N
HZ25W | NEX-5N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung HZ25W
NEX-5N | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | October 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony NEX-5N
HZ25W | NEX-5N | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W provides external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ25W and Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W and the NEX-5N.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NEX-5N is 70 and 89 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5N will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Also called | WB5000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 460 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $350 | $550 |