Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX300

Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was introduced 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ25W matches up against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W provides external 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ25W against the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WX300 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and WX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.