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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ25W was launched 4 years earlier than the QX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ25W matches up vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony QX10

 HZ25W QX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 QX10 HZ25W 
RevealedSeptember 2013July 2010Newer by 38 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX10

 HZ25W QX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the QX10.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and QX10 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and QX10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Sony QX10 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony QX10
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (105 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (105g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX10
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Also Known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Released 2010-07-06 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $250