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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Sony HX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX200V

 HZ25W HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung HZ25W

 HX200V HZ25W 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2010Newer by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX200V

 HZ25W HX200V 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and HX200V is 70 and 66 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (583g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX200V
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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