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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
70 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Also Known as WB5000
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was revealed 11 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the HZ25W matches up against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 HZ25W ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung HZ25W

		

		

			
 ZV-1 HZ25W 
ReleasedMay 2020July 2010More modern by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 HZ25W ZV-1 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W offers physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W versus the ZV-1.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and ZV-1 is 70 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and ZV-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
34
 focusing manually
 supports RAW files
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
73
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
34
 long zoom range (26-624mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
52
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 great zoom (624mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than average (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
24
 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone support
86
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone port
 lighter than average (294g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung HZ25WSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sony ZV-1
Also Known as WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $750