Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HZ25W matches up against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features external dimensions 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W and the NX1100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX1100 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and NX1100.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.