Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A560

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was unveiled around the same time to the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ25W matches up vs the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W versus the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and A560 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A560.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A560 will offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.