Samsung HZ25W vs Sony HX80

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ25W matches up vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ25W and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W versus the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and HX80 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and HX80.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.