Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Sigma DP2s
| HZ15W | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung HZ15W
| DP2s | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma DP2s
| HZ15W | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Sigma DP2s |
| Also Known as | WB550 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249g (0.55 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $330 | $940 |