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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
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Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as WB5000
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was revealed 6 months after the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ25W matches up versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W380

 HZ25W W380 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W380 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W380

 HZ25W W380 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W vs the W380.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and W380 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and W380.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony W380
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W380
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $44