Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was brought out 10 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ25W scores against the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W compared to the RX100 VII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and RX100 VII is 70 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.