Samsung DV300F vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced 19 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DV300F grades against the HZ25W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F against the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and HZ25W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and HZ25W.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger DV300F should have an edge in sensor technology.