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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The HZ25W was announced around the same time to the A33 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A33

 HZ25W A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A33 HZ25W 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A33

 HZ25W A33 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W offers outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W versus the A33.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and A33 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A33.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A33 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Sony A33 Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Sony A33 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
Sony A33 Landscape photography factors
43
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (340 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
Sony A33 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A33
 Samsung HZ25WSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony SLT-A33
Also referred to as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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) 500 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $230