Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX5
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX5 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ25W was brought out within a month of the HX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HZ25W grades vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX5
| HZ25W | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung HZ25W
| HX5 | HZ25W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX5
| HZ25W | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W features outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W versus the HX5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and HX5 is 70 and 92 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and HX5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Also referred to as | WB5000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | 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 | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $275 |
