Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX30V
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Updated by Sony HX50V
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Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ25W scores against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX30V
| HZ25W | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung HZ25W
| HX30V | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX30V
| HZ25W | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W compared to the HX30V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and HX30V is 70 and 90 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and HX30V.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX30V to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Also called | WB5000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| 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 | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| 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 distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 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 | - | 320 photos |
| Type 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $420 |