Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung NX3000

Let's look closer at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was released 4 years prior to the NX3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HZ25W matches up against the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W has outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the NX3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NX3000 is 70 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.