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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 6 months prior to the W510 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ25W scores vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W510

 HZ25W W510 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W510 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W510

 HZ25W W510 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W features external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W and the W510.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W510 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and W510.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony W510
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W510
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Alternate name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $99