Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The HZ25W was introduced 19 months after the W220 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the HZ25W grades against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W and the W220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and W220 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and W220.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent HZ25W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.