Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was launched 21 months earlier than the NX1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ25W grades vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W provides physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NX1000 is 70 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and NX1000.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.