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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 5 years prior to the QX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ25W grades vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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