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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Sony RX100 VII
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony RX100 VII

 HZ25W RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung HZ25W

 RX100 VII HZ25W 
ReleasedJuly 2019July 2010More recent by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper 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 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
Sony RX100 VII Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (302 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery life (260 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than average (302 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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