Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2s
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe HZ10W was brought out 9 months prior to the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HZ10W grades against the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma DP2s
HZ10W | DP2s | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung HZ10W
DP2s | HZ10W | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma DP2s
HZ10W | DP2s | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W comes with 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma DP2s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W against the DP2s.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and DP2s.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung HZ10W will resolve greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sigma DP2s |
Also Known as | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $940 |