Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6000

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was manufactured 4 years before the A6000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ25W grades against the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W provides external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W and the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and A6000 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A6000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will give you more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.