Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A7R III

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A7R III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A7R III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the A7R III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A7R III is 70 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A7R III.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will deliver extra detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.