Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2s

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The HZ15W was released 12 months prior to the DP2s and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ15W scores vs the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ15W against the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ15W and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and DP2s.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ15W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung HZ15W will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be behind in sensor innovation.