Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we are comparing the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was released 5 years before the HZ25W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX-1L scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L versus the HZ25W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.