Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510
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35 Features
32 Overall
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35 Features
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W510
| HZ25W | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal 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).
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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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W510 is 70 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W510 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony 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 |
