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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Sony HX90V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX90V

 HZ25W HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung HZ25W

 HX90V HZ25W 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2010Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX90V

 HZ25W HX90V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and HX90V is 70 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX90V
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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