Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was introduced 3 years before the RX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HZ25W grades vs the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W against the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and RX1 is 70 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and RX1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will give you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.