Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-F3

Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was launched 3 years earlier than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ25W matches up vs the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has got physical 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-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W compared to the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and NEX-F3 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.