Samsung HZ25W vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX1R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up vs the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has got physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W and the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and RX1R is 70 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and RX1R.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.