Clicky

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HZ25W was launched 6 months later than the S2100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ25W grades versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony S2100

 HZ25W S2100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S2100 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony S2100

 HZ25W S2100 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W vs the S2100.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and S2100 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and S2100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony S2100
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony S2100
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony S2100
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $0