Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ25W was manufactured 12 months prior to the HX7V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W grades against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX7V
HZ25W | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung HZ25W
HX7V | HZ25W | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX7V
HZ25W | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W offers external measurements 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W against the HX7V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and HX7V is 70 and 92 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and HX7V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Also called | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical 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 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $350 | $499 |