Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was brought out 4 years before the NX2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ25W scores versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has got physical 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W and the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NX2000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind in sensor tech.