Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | September 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and DP2 is 70 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Samsung HZ25W | Sigma 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 |
