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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was manufactured 3 years earlier than the H200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ25W grades vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony H200

 HZ25W H200 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung HZ25W

 H200 HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H200

 HZ25W H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer 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) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W vs the H200.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and H200 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and H200.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony H200
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Sony H200 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (530 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (530g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony H200
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Alternative name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 530 gr (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $250