Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ25W was launched 6 months earlier than the H70 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HZ25W grades against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony H70
HZ25W | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung HZ25W
H70 | HZ25W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H70
HZ25W | H70 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W compared to the H70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and H70 is 70 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and H70.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Alternate name | WB5000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $350 | $199 |