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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was announced 4 years earlier than the a3500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ25W grades versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony a3500

 HZ25W a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 a3500 HZ25W 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2010Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a3500

 HZ25W a3500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has got external 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 a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HZ25W vs the a3500.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and a3500 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and a3500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
Sony a3500 Portrait photography details
34
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Sony a3500 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony a3500
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good battery pack (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony a3500
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
26
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony a3500
 Samsung HZ25WSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Alpha a3500
Alternative name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $398