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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 17 months after the T90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ25W grades versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony T90

 HZ25W T90 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Samsung HZ25W

 T90 HZ25W 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony T90

 HZ25W T90 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W comes with 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) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W against the T90.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and T90 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and T90.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger HZ25W will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony T90
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Sony T90 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Sony T90 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Sony T90 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony T90
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony T90
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $259