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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as WB500
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ10W versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The HZ10W was introduced 13 years before the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ10W grades vs the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma fp L

 HZ10W fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung HZ10W

 fp L HZ10W 
IntroducedMarch 2021May 2009Fresher by 144 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma fp L

 HZ10W fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ10W enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ10W versus Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ10W compared to the fp L.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ10W and fp L.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ10W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail using its extra 51MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ10W will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
31
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
89
has manual focus
amazing resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
Street photography with Sigma fp L
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (249g)
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
environment proof
provides touch to focus
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (249g)
38
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma fp L
 Samsung HZ10WSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ10W Sigma fp L
Also Known as WB500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-05-14 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $2,499