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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 19 months later than the S930 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W scores against the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony S930

 HZ25W S930 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung HZ25W

 S930 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony S930

 HZ25W S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the S930.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and S930 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and S930.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung HZ25W to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer HZ25W should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony S930
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony S930
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony S930
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $219