Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A550

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very close but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was brought out 7 months later than the A550 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ25W grades versus the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W vs the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A550 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and A550.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A550 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer HZ25W provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.