Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Other Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HZ25W was introduced 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ25W matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX300
HZ25W | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung HZ25W
WX300 | HZ25W | |||
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Released | February 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX300
HZ25W | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W against the WX300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WX300 is 70 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and WX300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Otherwise known as | WB5000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
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 speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $350 | $330 |