Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX400V 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
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Its time to look closer at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ25W was brought out 4 years before the HX400V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up vs the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX400V
| HZ25W | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung HZ25W
| HX400V | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX400V
| HZ25W | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W vs the HX400V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and HX400V is 70 and 62 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and HX400V.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Also called | WB5000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 660g (1.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| 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 | - | 300 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $350 | $448 |
