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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was revealed 12 months later than the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ25W scores vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX1

 HZ25W TX1 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TX1 HZ25W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX1

 HZ25W TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W features physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W against the TX1.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and TX1 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and TX1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher HZ25W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony TX1
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony TX1
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX1
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also Known as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $350