Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST30

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was released 6 months prior to the ST30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W scores vs the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W and the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and ST30 is 70 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and ST30.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.