Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX30
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ25W was introduced 4 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ25W grades versus the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX30
| HZ25W | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung HZ25W
| TX30 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX30
| HZ25W | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W has got external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W vs the TX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX30 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and TX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Also Known as | WB5000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2013-07-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $350 | $230 |