Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was announced 5 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ25W grades vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W and the DP1x.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and DP1x is 70 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and DP1x.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will give you more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.