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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was unveiled 5 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX5

 HZ25W TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TX5 HZ25W 
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Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX5

 HZ25W TX5 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W versus the TX5.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and TX5 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and TX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony TX5
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony TX5
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (148g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX5
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Other name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $239