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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was revealed 5 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ25W matches up vs the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX500

 HZ25W WX500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WX500 HZ25W 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2010Newer by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX500

 HZ25W WX500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has got 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W compared to the WX500.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and WX500 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and WX500.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Sony WX500 Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony WX500
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
Sony WX500 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Sony WX500 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX500
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 428g (0.94 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $348