Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ30W was announced 21 months after the DP1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HZ30W grades against the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ30W compared to the DP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and DP1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ30W having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will offer greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher HZ30W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.