Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W230
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35 Features
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W230 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
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Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ25W was revealed 17 months after the W230 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ25W matches up vs the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W230
| HZ25W | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung HZ25W
| W230 | HZ25W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W230
| HZ25W | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W provides physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W vs the W230.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W230 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and W230.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer HZ25W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Alternative name | WB5000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $180 |
