Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W350

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 6 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ25W matches up against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with exterior dimensions 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 W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W against the W350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and W350 is 70 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and W350.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W350 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.