Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W620
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W620 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HZ25W was announced 18 months before the W620 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HZ25W grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W620
HZ25W | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung HZ25W
W620 | HZ25W | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W620
HZ25W | W620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W has got exterior measurements 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W against the W620.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W620 is 70 and 96 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and W620.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Also Known as | WB5000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $102 |