Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.