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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was revealed 3 years before the HX50V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ25W matches up vs the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX50V

 HZ25W HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung HZ25W

 HX50V HZ25W 
RevealedApril 2013July 2010More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX50V

 HZ25W HX50V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W provides external 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W versus the HX50V.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and HX50V is 70 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX50V
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also called WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $439