Clicky

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The HZ25W was introduced 4 years before the W810 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W grades vs the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W810

 HZ25W W810 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W810 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W810

 HZ25W W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ25W against the W810.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and W810 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and W810.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony W810
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony W810
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W810
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $100