Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony a5000
HZ25W | a5000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung HZ25W
a5000 | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony a5000
HZ25W | a5000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and a5000 is 70 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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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 |