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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W220

 HZ25W W220 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W220 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W220

 HZ25W W220 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and W220 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W220
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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