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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 18 months after the H50 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W scores against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony H50

 HZ25W H50 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung HZ25W

 H50 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H50

 HZ25W H50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has got physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W compared to the H50.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and H50 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and H50.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ25W to offer you more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger HZ25W provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony H50
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony H50
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (547g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony H50
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-01-15
Body design 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 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $80