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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W scores against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony RX100 VA

 HZ25W RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung HZ25W

 RX100 VA HZ25W 
RevealedJuly 2018July 2010More recent by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VA

 HZ25W RX100 VA 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ25W against the RX100 VA.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and RX100 VA is 70 and 89 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
86
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competition (299g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
66
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
81
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2018-07-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $998