Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung HZ25W

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HZ25W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-10 scores against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 and the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and HZ25W is 59 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ25W will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.