Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very similar but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was introduced within a month of the NEX-5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ25W matches up against the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W offers exterior 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 NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W vs the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and NEX-5 is 70 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.