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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 20 months prior to the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W grades vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX150

 HZ25W WX150 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WX150 HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX150

 HZ25W WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W versus the WX150.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and WX150 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony WX150
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony WX150
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX150
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also Known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $300