Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ15W versus Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 7 months prior to the DP2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HZ15W grades against the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HZ15W compared to the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and DP2.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ15W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung HZ15W will provide you with more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W will be behind with regard to sensor tech.