Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
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Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ25W was unveiled 12 months before the HX9V so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ25W matches up vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony HX9V
| HZ25W | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung HZ25W
| HX9V | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX9V
| HZ25W | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outside 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W against the HX9V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and HX9V is 70 and 91 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and HX9V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX9V to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Otherwise known as | WB5000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $328 |