Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX66

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 20 months prior to the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ25W scores vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W and the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX66 is 70 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be behind in sensor technology.