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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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 Known as WB5000
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was announced 12 months before the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ25W grades versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W550

 HZ25W W550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W550 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W550

 HZ25W W550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with 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) and the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W versus the W550.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and W550 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and W550.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony W550
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
Sony W550 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W550
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Alternate name WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-07-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Launch price $350 $119