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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 17 months after the T900 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ25W matches up against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony T900

 HZ25W T900 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung HZ25W

 T900 HZ25W 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony T900

 HZ25W T900 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W versus the T900.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and T900 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and T900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern HZ25W provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony T900
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony T900
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony T900
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $300