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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 6 months after the W320 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W320

 HZ25W W320 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W320 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W320

 HZ25W W320 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W against the W320.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W320 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and W320.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W320 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony W320
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W320
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Alternative name WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $269