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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 19 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ25W matches up against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony G3

 HZ25W G3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung HZ25W

 G3 HZ25W 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony G3

 HZ25W G3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W compared to the G3.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and G3 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and G3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung HZ25W to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher HZ25W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony G3
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony G3
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony G3
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony G3
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $200