Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was released 4 years prior to the A7R which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ25W matches up vs the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W provides outside 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 Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W against the A7R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A7R is 70 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and A7R.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will give greater detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.