Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ25W was revealed 12 months earlier than the TX55 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W scores against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX55
HZ25W | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung HZ25W
TX55 | HZ25W | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX55
HZ25W | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W features 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) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HZ25W compared to the TX55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and TX55 is 70 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and TX55.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX55 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Other name | WB5000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $350 |