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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was introduced 19 months earlier than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ25W matches up versus the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX70

 HZ25W WX70 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WX70 HZ25W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX70

 HZ25W WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W features physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W vs the WX70.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and WX70 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and WX70.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
34
manual focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony WX70
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Sony WX70
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX70
 Samsung HZ25WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $242