Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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36 Features
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W380
HZ25W | W380 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung HZ25W
W380 | HZ25W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W380
HZ25W | W380 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and W380 is 70 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |