Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX150

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was unveiled 20 months prior to the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ25W grades vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W versus the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and WX150 is 70 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.