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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5000
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ25W was launched 10 months later than the DP2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sigma DP2

 HZ25W DP2 
RevealedJuly 2010September 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung HZ25W

 DP2 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP2

 HZ25W DP2 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ25W compared to the DP2.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and DP2 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and DP2.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will give greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger HZ25W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP2
 Samsung HZ25WSigma DP2
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ25W Sigma DP2
Also called as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $649