Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was launched 4 years before the RX100 III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HZ25W scores versus the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers external measurements 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 RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W versus the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and RX100 III is 70 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and RX100 III.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.