Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550
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35 Features
32 Overall
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37 Features
28 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W550
| HZ25W | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and W550 is 70 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony 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 |