Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma SD1

Lets look much closer at the Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the HZ15W (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was manufactured 19 months prior to the SD1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ15W scores vs the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ15W and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W against the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will render extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.