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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was introduced 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the HZ25W grades against the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Sigma SD9

 HZ25W SD9 
AnnouncedJuly 2010November 2002Newer by 93 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung HZ25W

 SD9 HZ25W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma SD9

 HZ25W SD9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ25W comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ25W vs the SD9.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and SD9 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ25W and SD9.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ25W using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung HZ25W will render extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger HZ25W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Sigma SD9
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma SD9
 Samsung HZ25WSigma SD9
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ25W Sigma SD9
Also Known as WB5000 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-07-06 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 950g (2.09 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $3,001