Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A58

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ25W was introduced 4 years before the A58 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ25W grades versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W offers outer 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) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ25W and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W and the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A58 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and A58.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.