Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX10

Below, we are matching up the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was manufactured 13 months earlier than the TX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ25W scores versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W offers outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W against the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX10 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and TX10.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.