Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally Known as WB500
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced October 2009
- Superseded the Sigma DP1
- Successor is Sigma DP1x

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Lets look closer at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

The HZ10W was unveiled 4 months prior to the DP1s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ10W scores versus the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma DP1s
HZ10W | DP1s | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung HZ10W
DP1s | HZ10W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma DP1s
HZ10W | DP1s | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | ![]() | October 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W compared to the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and DP1s.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ10W will provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sigma DP1s |
Also called as | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
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 | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) | 270 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $0 |