Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD10

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.