Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX100V

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was revealed 6 months earlier than the TX100V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ25W scores versus the TX100V 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-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W has got external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W versus the TX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and TX100V is 70 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.