Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The HZ30W was launched 5 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HZ30W grades against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ30W has got outside measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W versus the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HZ30W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.