Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1x
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sigma DP1x
| HZ25W | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung HZ25W
| DP1x | HZ25W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP1x
| HZ25W | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sigma DP1x |
| Otherwise known as | WB5000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $350 | $574 |