Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 II
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Also Known as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced June 2015
- Replaced the Sony RX10
- Updated by Sony RX10 III
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 II Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ25W was manufactured 5 years prior to the RX10 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ25W matches up versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony RX10 II
HZ25W | RX10 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Samsung HZ25W
RX10 II | HZ25W | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 60 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX10 II
HZ25W | RX10 II | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W provides 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 RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W and the RX10 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and RX10 II is 70 and 58 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and RX10 II.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Alternate name | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 lb) | 813g (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $350 | $998 |