Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung HZ25W

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 2 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 3G will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.