Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX1, 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 WX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ25W (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was released 12 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ25W matches up vs the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W features outer 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) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W versus the WX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and WX1 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and WX1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ25W will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer HZ25W will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.