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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350

Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ25W scores versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HZ25W WX350 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 WX350 HZ25W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 HZ25W WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W features outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W and the WX350.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WX350 is 70 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and WX350.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
37
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony WX350
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony WX350
34
 amazing zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
52
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 great reach (624mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
43
 manual focus
 fairly wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse function
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
24
 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX350
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $270