Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A850

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was released 3 months after the A850 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HZ25W grades vs the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W and the A850.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and A850 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A850.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A850 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.