Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V 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
- Released July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ25W was released 5 years before the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ25W grades against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX90V
HZ25W | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung HZ25W
HX90V | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | July 2010 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX90V
HZ25W | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W versus the HX90V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and HX90V is 70 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and HX90V.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Also Known as | WB5000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $440 |