Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A390

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty similar but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was manufactured within a month of the A390 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W vs the A390.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A390 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and A390.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A390 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.