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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma SD15

 HZ10W SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung HZ10W

 SD15 HZ10W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD15

 HZ10W SD15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
31
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD15
 Samsung HZ10WSigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ10W Sigma SD15
Also called as WB500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
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 surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2432 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $1,500