Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ25W vs Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was released 20 months prior to the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ25W scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ25W vs the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and W690 is 70 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and W690.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.