Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 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
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony a1
HZ25W | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung HZ25W
a1 | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | January 2021 | July 2010 | More modern by 128 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a1
HZ25W | a1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and a1 is 70 and 61 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a1 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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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 |