Samsung HZ15W vs Sigma fp L

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the HZ15W (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The HZ15W was unveiled 13 years before the fp L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ15W grades against the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ15W & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ15W offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ15W and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W compared to the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and fp L.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ15W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail having an extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.