Samsung HZ25W vs Sony S980

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was manufactured 17 months later than the S980 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ25W scores versus the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ25W against the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and S980 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and S980.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern HZ25W should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.