Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was introduced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W scores against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung HZ25W and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HZ25W against the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and RX100 VA is 70 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.