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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 20 months prior to the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ25W scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W690

 HZ25W W690 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W690 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W690

 HZ25W W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W offers 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 W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W vs the W690.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and W690 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and W690.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W690
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 428 gr (0.94 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $297