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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was revealed 14 months before the A35 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W grades vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A35

 HZ25W A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A35 HZ25W 
IntroducedSeptember 2011July 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A35

 HZ25W A35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W comes with 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) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the A35.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and A35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A35 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony A35
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than others (415 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (440 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than others (415 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A35
 Samsung HZ25WSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony SLT-A35
Also called as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-07-06 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $598