Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ25W was unveiled 20 months prior to the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX66
HZ25W | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung HZ25W
TX66 | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX66
HZ25W | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W and the TX66.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX66 is 70 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and TX66.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also Known as | WB5000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
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 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $350 | $350 |