Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ25W was introduced 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ25W scores against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TF1
HZ25W | TF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung HZ25W
TF1 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TF1
HZ25W | TF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W provides outer 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the TF1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TF1 is 70 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and TF1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Also called | WB5000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $350 | $266 |