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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as WB5000
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched around the same time to the H55 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ25W scores versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony H55

 HZ25W H55 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung HZ25W

 H55 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H55

 HZ25W H55 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W versus the H55.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and H55 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and H55.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
Sony H55 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony H55 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony H55
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $235