Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung HZ25W

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was introduced 13 months prior to the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ10W scores against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W versus the HZ25W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and HZ25W.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung HZ25W to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.