Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD1
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD1 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
- Alternate Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Announced September 2010
- Refreshed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HZ10W was revealed 16 months earlier than the SD1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HZ10W scores vs the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma SD1
| HZ10W | SD1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung HZ10W
| SD1 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD1
| HZ10W | SD1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W vs the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and SD1.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma SD1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
| Samsung HZ10W | Sigma SD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung HZ10W | Sigma SD1 |
| Also Known as | WB500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2009-05-14 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Dual True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4800 x 3200 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 2 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 76 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| 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 |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $2,339 |