Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 9 months earlier than the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HZ10W grades against the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W compared to the DP1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and DP1x.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung HZ10W will deliver greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.