Samsung HZ25W vs Sigma Quattro H

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ25W and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HZ25W (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the HZ25W (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ25W was announced 6 years before the Quattro H and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ25W scores against the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ25W & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ25W Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W against the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and Quattro H is 70 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and Quattro H.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ25W having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will give greater detail with its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older HZ25W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.