Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2x

Here, we are looking at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The HZ25W was launched 7 months before the DP2x and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HZ25W scores vs the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ25W & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W versus the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and DP2x is 70 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ25W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ25W will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HZ25W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.