Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2s

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was introduced 5 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ25W matches up against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outside 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) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W against the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and DP2s is 70 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and DP2s.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ25W will offer you more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.