Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1s

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.