Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX5

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was launched very close to the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HZ25W scores versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers outside 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) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ25W and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W compared to the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and WX5 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and WX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.