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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Released September 2013
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was manufactured 4 years before the QX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ25W scores against the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony QX100

 HZ25W QX100 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 QX100 HZ25W 
ReleasedSeptember 2013July 2010Fresher by 38 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX100

 HZ25W QX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W and the QX100.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and QX100 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and QX100.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
34
manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Sony QX100 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Sony QX100 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony QX100 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
38
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX100
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Also Known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-09-05
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $268