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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX66

 HZ25W TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TX66 HZ25W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX66

 HZ25W TX66 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX66 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
36
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX66
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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