Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A380

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was released 11 months after the A380 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ25W scores against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W and the A380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A380 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and A380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A380 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern HZ25W should have an edge in sensor technology.