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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HZ25W scores versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony W830

 HZ25W W830 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung HZ25W

 W830 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W830

 HZ25W W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W features physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W and the W830.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and W830 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and W830.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony W830
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sony W830
43
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony W830
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony W830
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.94 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $128