Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was brought out 5 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W vs the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NX1 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and NX1.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.