Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.