Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Announced February 2014
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe HZ15W was launched 6 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HZ15W matches up vs the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
HZ15W | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung HZ15W
DP2 Quattro | HZ15W | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP2 Quattro
HZ15W | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W comes with outer measurements 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 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W vs the DP2 Quattro.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ15W and DP2 Quattro.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HZ15W because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HZ15W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Also called as | WB550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) | 395 gr (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $931 |