Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6100

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was unveiled 10 years before the A6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HZ25W grades vs the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W vs the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A6100 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and A6100.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6100 will offer greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.