Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was revealed 8 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ25W matches up vs the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outer 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 RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ25W and the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and RX10 IV is 70 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.