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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ25W grades versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX220

 HZ25W WX220 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WX220 HZ25W 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX220

 HZ25W WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W compared to the WX220.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and WX220 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and WX220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX220 to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
34
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX220
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Other name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $198