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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was announced 6 months later than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ25W matches up versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony TX7

 HZ25W TX7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TX7 HZ25W 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX7

 HZ25W TX7 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W compared to the TX7.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX7 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and TX7.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony TX7
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony TX7
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also called as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $300