Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 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
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony QX100
HZ25W | QX100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung HZ25W
QX100 | HZ25W | |||
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Released | September 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher 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 type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and QX100 is 70 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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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 |