Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The HZ10W was released 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ10W scores versus the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W and the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.