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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 5 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ25W grades vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony QX30

 HZ25W QX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung HZ25W

 QX30 HZ25W 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2010Newer by 50 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX30

 HZ25W QX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W vs the QX30.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and QX30 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and QX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Sony QX30 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
Sony QX30 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
Sony QX30 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Sony QX30 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX30 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony QX30
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX30
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync None
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $350 $348