Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was manufactured 4 years before the QX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ25W scores against the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W has got outside 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 QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W and the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and QX100 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and QX100.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.