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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was introduced 19 months before the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ25W matches up versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX200V

 HZ25W TX200V 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung HZ25W

 TX200V HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX200V

 HZ25W TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ25W and the TX200V.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX200V is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX200V
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Alternative name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $500