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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was introduced 20 months before the H90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ25W grades vs the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony H90

 HZ25W H90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Samsung HZ25W

 H90 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H90

 HZ25W H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with exterior dimensions 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 H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W compared to the H90.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and H90 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and H90.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H90 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony H90
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony H90
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Alternate name WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 428g (0.94 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $230