Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX100V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 15 months prior to the HX100V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ25W grades vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W features physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W versus the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and HX100V is 70 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and HX100V.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX100V to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.