Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX30

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W matches up versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W versus the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX30 is 70 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and NX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX30 will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind in sensor innovation.