Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HZ25W was introduced 19 months after the W220 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W grades against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W220
HZ25W | W220 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ25W
W220 | HZ25W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W220
HZ25W | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W and the W220.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and W220 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and W220.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent HZ25W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Other name | WB5000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $160 |