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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was revealed 4 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ25W grades versus the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W800

 HZ25W W800 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W800 HZ25W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W800

 HZ25W W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W vs the W800.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W800 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and W800.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony W800 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony W800
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W800
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BN
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 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $90