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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was introduced 4 years before the A58 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W grades versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony A58

 HZ25W A58 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung HZ25W

 A58 HZ25W 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A58

 HZ25W A58 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W offers outer measurements 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W and the A58.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A58 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A58.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony A58
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
Sony A58 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sony A58
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery (690 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
Sony A58 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (690 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony A58
 Samsung HZ25WSony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung HZ25W Sony SLT-A58
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-07-06 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $645