Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD14

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ10W versus Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was announced 2 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HZ10W matches up versus the SD14 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ10W versus the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and SD14.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ10W will deliver extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger HZ10W should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.