Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX10

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was launched 3 months later than the NX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W matches up against the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W has outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W versus the NX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NX10 is 70 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and NX10.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.