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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was announced 4 years before the RX100 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ25W matches up vs the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 HZ25W RX100 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 RX100 II HZ25W 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2010More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 HZ25W RX100 II 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outside 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W against the RX100 II.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and RX100 II is 70 and 89 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and RX100 II.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
34
 manual focus
 exports RAW files
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Sony RX100 II Street photography features
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
85
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
Sony RX100 II Sports photography features
34
 incredible zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports tracking focus
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (624mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (281g)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
43
 manual focus
 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
74
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
37
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Alternate name WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 281 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $598