Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S950

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 17 months after the S950 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HZ25W matches up against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W vs the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and S950 is 70 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and S950.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ25W to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher HZ25W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.