Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST80

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was announced 7 months later than the ST80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W grades against the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W comes with physical 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 ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W against the ST80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and ST80 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and ST80.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST80 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HZ25W will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.