Samsung HZ25W vs Sony TX7

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was announced 6 months later than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ25W matches up versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W compared to the TX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TX7 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and TX7.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.