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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was introduced 2 years after the DP1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ25W scores versus the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sigma DP1

 HZ25W DP1 
RevealedJuly 2010May 2008More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 DP1 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP1

 HZ25W DP1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W and the DP1.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and DP1 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and DP1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will resolve extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger HZ25W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (270 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP1
 Samsung HZ25WSigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ25W Sigma DP1
Otherwise known as WB5000 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $566