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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Sony S950
(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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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony S950

 HZ25W S950 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen dimension3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and S950 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony S950
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony S950
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony S950
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony S950
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
9
no video shooting
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony S950
 Samsung HZ25WSony 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