Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX5
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX5 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ25W was launched very close to the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ25W scores versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX5
| HZ25W | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung HZ25W
| WX5 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX5
| HZ25W | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers outside 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) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the WX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WX5 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and WX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also Known as | WB5000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $250 |