Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A6600

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was released 10 years before the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HZ25W matches up vs the A6600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W provides external 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 A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W against the A6600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and A6600 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A6600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6600 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.