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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 24 months prior to the HX20V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ25W grades vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX20V

 HZ25W HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung HZ25W

 HX20V HZ25W 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX20V

 HZ25W HX20V 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W provides outer 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 HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W vs the HX20V.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and HX20V is 70 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and HX20V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony HX20V
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Sony HX20V Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX20V
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also called WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 pictures
Battery form - 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
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $397