Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Also Known as WB5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Released February 2014
Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ25W was brought out 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HZ25W grades vs the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
HZ25W | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung HZ25W
DP2 Quattro | HZ25W | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP2 Quattro
HZ25W | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ25W offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ25W vs the DP2 Quattro.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and DP2 Quattro is 70 and 70 respectively.
Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and DP2 Quattro.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung HZ25W | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Also Known as | WB5000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 395 gr (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $931 |