Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX1

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was manufactured 15 months after the HX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W matches up vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outer dimensions 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W against the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and HX1 is 70 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and HX1.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will give you extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher HZ25W will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.