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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 6 months after the W330 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ25W grades against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W330

 HZ25W W330 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W330 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W330

 HZ25W W330 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the W330.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and W330 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W330 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony W330
34
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony W330
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W330
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 428g (0.94 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $170