Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX9
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Additionally Known as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ25W scores versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony WX9
| HZ25W | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung HZ25W
| WX9 | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX9
| HZ25W | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer measurements 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W versus the WX9.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WX9 is 70 and 99 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and WX9.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX9 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Also called | WB5000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| 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 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $188 |