Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A100

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very similar but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was manufactured 3 years after the A100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ25W matches up against the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W against the A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and A100 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and A100.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ25W will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer HZ25W will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.