Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Below, we will be comparing the Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ30W was released 4 months later than the DP2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ30W grades vs the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sigma DP2
| HZ30W | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung HZ30W
| DP2 | HZ30W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP2
| HZ30W | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | September 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing 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 change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W vs the DP2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and DP2.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Samsung HZ30W | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Sigma DP2 |
| Alternate name | WB600 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-19 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-11A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $649 |