Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H20
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H20 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
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Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ25W was launched 14 months later than the H20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ25W grades vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony H20
| HZ25W | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung HZ25W
| H20 | HZ25W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H20
| HZ25W | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W versus the H20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and H20 is 70 and 87 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and H20.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger HZ25W is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Also called | WB5000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $249 |