Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX20V

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched 24 months prior to the HX20V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ25W grades vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W provides 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) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W vs the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and HX20V is 70 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and HX20V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.