Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma fp L

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung HZ25W versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The HZ25W was brought out 11 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HZ25W grades against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ25W and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ25W provides 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) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ25W versus the fp L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ25W and fp L is 70 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ25W and fp L.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ25W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will produce greater detail having its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older HZ25W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.