Samsung HZ25W vs Sony WX80

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 3 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HZ25W scores versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ25W and the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and WX80 is 70 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.