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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Later Model is Sony a5100
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was released 4 years before the a5000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ25W matches up vs the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony a5000

 HZ25W a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung HZ25W

 a5000 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a5000

 HZ25W a5000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W and the a5000.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and a5000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and a5000.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony a5000 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
Sony a5000 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Sony a5000 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (420 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Sony a5000 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
good battery (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony a5000 Vlogging factors
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony a5000
 Samsung HZ25WSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Alpha a5000
Also called as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $448