Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX150
HZ25W | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung HZ25W
WX150 | HZ25W | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX150
HZ25W | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and WX150 is 70 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |