Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ25W was revealed 6 months earlier than the TX100V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ25W scores versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX100V
HZ25W | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung HZ25W
TX100V | HZ25W | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX100V
HZ25W | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W has got external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W versus the TX100V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and TX100V is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Alternative name | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $380 |