Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W350
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
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Here is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ25W was unveiled 6 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ25W matches up against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W350
| HZ25W | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung HZ25W
| W350 | HZ25W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W350
| HZ25W | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 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 that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W against the W350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and W350 is 70 and 97 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and W350.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W350 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Alternative name | WB5000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $350 | $200 |