Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung MV800

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 14 months prior to the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ25W grades against the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W versus the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and MV800 is 70 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and MV800.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.