Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma fp

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was revealed 10 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ25W matches up versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W has outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ25W vs the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and fp is 70 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and fp.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp will render more detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind in sensor technology.