Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung HZ25W, one being 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 resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was manufactured 3 years before the HZ25W and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-20 scores vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications 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-20 vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and HZ25W is 58 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.