Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W650

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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

The HZ25W was brought out 18 months earlier than the W650 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HZ25W scores against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W has physical dimensions 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W and the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and W650 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and W650.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.