Samsung HZ25W vs Sony H400

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 4 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W scores against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W has outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ25W and Sony H400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W against the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and H400 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and H400.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.