Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX350

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was manufactured 7 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ25W grades vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W offers physical 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 HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W versus the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and HX350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and HX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.