Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ25W scores vs the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W features outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W and the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and NEX-5R is 70 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and NEX-5R.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.