Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched May 2008
- New Model is Sigma DP1s
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ15W was manufactured 10 months later than the DP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HZ15W scores versus the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sigma DP1
HZ15W | DP1 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | May 2008 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung HZ15W
DP1 | HZ15W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1
HZ15W | DP1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ15W provides outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the HZ15W compared to the DP1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and DP1.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will result in greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher HZ15W is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP1 |
Otherwise known as | WB550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-23 | 2008-05-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 270 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 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/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $330 | $566 |