Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.