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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
Sigma DP1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sigma DP1

 HZ15W DP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2009May 2008Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung HZ15W

 DP1 HZ15W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1

 HZ15W DP1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
31
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
Street photography with Sigma DP1
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1
 Samsung HZ15WSigma DP1
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