Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
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Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ25W was brought out 17 months after the S950 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ25W matches up against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony S950
| HZ25W | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung HZ25W
| S950 | HZ25W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony S950
| HZ25W | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has physical 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W vs the S950.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and S950 is 70 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and S950.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ25W to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher HZ25W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Otherwise known as | WB5000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| 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, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $350 | $130 |
