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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX1R
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was launched 6 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W grades vs the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony RX1R II

 HZ25W RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung HZ25W

 RX1R II HZ25W 
LaunchedOctober 2015July 2010More recent by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX1R II

 HZ25W RX1R II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W vs the RX1R II.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and RX1R II is 70 and 78 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and RX1R II.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
Sony RX1R II Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (507g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1R II Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (507g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Alternative name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2015-10-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 14cm
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 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 - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 507 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $3,300