Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Alternate Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released July 2019
- Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ25W was brought out 10 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ25W scores against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony RX100 VII
HZ25W | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung HZ25W
RX100 VII | HZ25W | |||
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Released | July 2019 | July 2010 | More recent by 110 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VII
HZ25W | RX100 VII | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W compared to the RX100 VII.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and RX100 VII is 70 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and RX100 VII.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Alternate name | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 distance | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 lb) | 302g (0.67 lb) |
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 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $1,298 |