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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was manufactured 11 years prior to the a1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ25W scores vs the a1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony a1

 HZ25W a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 a1 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021July 2010More modern by 128 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a1

 HZ25W a1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony a1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W compared to the a1.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and a1 is 70 and 61 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and a1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 38MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Sony a1 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (530 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony a1
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery power (530 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (50MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Sony a1 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (530 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony a1
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony a1
 Samsung HZ25WSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Alpha a1
Also called WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/400s
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $350 $6,498