Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 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
- Launched July 2010
- Also Known as WB5000
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX500
HZ25W | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung HZ25W
WX500 | HZ25W | |||
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Released | April 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 58 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX500
HZ25W | WX500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and WX500 is 70 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |