Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1x
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34 Features
31 Overall
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88 Imaging
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1x 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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung HZ15W versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ15W was launched 12 months prior to the DP1x so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the HZ15W scores vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sigma DP1x
| HZ15W | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung HZ15W
| DP1x | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP1x
| HZ15W | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W vs the DP1x.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and DP1x is 90 and 88 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and DP1x.
All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung HZ15W will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP1x |
| Alternative name | WB550 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-23 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | True II |
| 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 surface 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 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 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 | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $330 | $574 |