Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A57

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A57 (16MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was released 3 years before the A57 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W scores versus the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W provides physical measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W vs the A57.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and A57 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and A57.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A57 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.