Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX99
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ25W was revealed 9 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ25W grades versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX99
| HZ25W | HX99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Samsung HZ25W
| HX99 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2018 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 99 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX99
| HZ25W | HX99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3.00" | Identical display size |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W and the HX99.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and HX99 is 70 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and HX99.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX99 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
| Also Known as | WB5000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2018-09-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 242 grams (0.53 lbs) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $350 | $469 |