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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony H70
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony H70

 HZ25W H70 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Samsung HZ25W

 H70 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H70

 HZ25W H70 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and H70 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony H70
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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