Samsung HZ25W vs Sony A99

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was released 3 years before the A99 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ25W grades versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W has physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W vs the A99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and A99 is 70 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and A99.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.