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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony A35
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was introduced 22 months prior to the A37 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ25W matches up vs the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A37

 HZ25W A37 
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A37 HZ25W 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2010More recent by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A37

 HZ25W A37 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has outer 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 A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W versus the A37.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A37 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and A37.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A37 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
Sony A37 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography details
Sony A37 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
Sony A37 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
Sony A37 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A37
 Samsung HZ25WSony SLT-A37
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony SLT-A37
Alternative name WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lbs) 506 gr (1.12 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $522