Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX100V
- Renewed by Sony HX300
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ25W was manufactured 22 months before the HX200V making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ25W matches up against the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX200V
HZ25W | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung HZ25W
HX200V | HZ25W | |||
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Released | May 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX200V
HZ25W | HX200V | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W compared to the HX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and HX200V is 70 and 66 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and HX200V.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Otherwise known as | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 583 grams (1.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 life | - | 450 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $480 |