Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP1x

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was released within a month of the DP1x which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ30W grades against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ30W & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W features physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W vs the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and DP1x.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung HZ30W will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.