Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 17 months after the T90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ25W grades versus the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W comes with 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) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W against the T90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and T90 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and T90.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger HZ25W will have an advantage in sensor technology.