Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ25W was unveiled 10 years before the A6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ25W grades vs the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A6100
HZ25W | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Samsung HZ25W
A6100 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | July 2010 | More modern by 111 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A6100
HZ25W | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W vs the A6100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A6100 is 70 and 81 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and A6100.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6100 will offer greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Also referred to as | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $350 | $748 |