Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A200

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty close but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was introduced 24 months after the A200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HZ25W matches up against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W vs the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and A200.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ25W will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer HZ25W is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.