Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Also Known as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched June 2018
- Older Model is Sony RX100 V
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ25W was announced 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HZ25W scores vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony RX100 VI
HZ25W | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung HZ25W
RX100 VI | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | July 2010 | Fresher by 96 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VI
HZ25W | RX100 VI | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has got physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W vs the RX100 VI.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and RX100 VI is 70 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and RX100 VI.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Also referred to as | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 301g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $350 | $1,198 |