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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB500
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was manufactured 11 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ10W matches up against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma fp

 HZ10W fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung HZ10W

 fp HZ10W 
AnnouncedJuly 2019May 2009More recent by 123 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma fp

 HZ10W fp 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ10W and the fp.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and fp.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ10W because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will render more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sigma fp
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Sigma fp
54
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
35
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (249g)
37
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma fp
 Samsung HZ10WSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ10W Sigma fp
Alternative name WB500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-14 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2432 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $2,050