Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung SL102

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was manufactured 19 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W scores versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W vs the SL102.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and SL102 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung HZ25W to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher HZ25W will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.