Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX1

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was revealed 5 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ25W grades vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W vs the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and QX1 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and QX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.