Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 9 months earlier than the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ10W scores versus the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W versus the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and SD15 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and SD15.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ10W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung HZ10W will offer more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.