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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5000
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Older Model is Sigma SD9
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was brought out 6 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ25W grades vs the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sigma SD10

 HZ25W SD10 
IntroducedJuly 2010March 2004Fresher by 77 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung HZ25W

 SD10 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma SD10

 HZ25W SD10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W has outer 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) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ25W compared to the SD10.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and SD10 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and SD10.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung HZ25W will give you more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent HZ25W provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
Sigma SD10 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
Sigma SD10 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
Sigma SD10 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma SD10
 Samsung HZ25WSigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ25W Sigma SD10
Also called WB5000 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2004-03-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $198