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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 6 months prior to the W570 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ25W matches up against the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W570

 HZ25W W570 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W570 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W570

 HZ25W W570 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W and the W570.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W570 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and W570.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W570 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony W570
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony W570
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W570
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Other name WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $159