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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 HZ30W DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung HZ30W

 DP2 Quattro HZ30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 HZ30W DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
59
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
9
no video
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung HZ30WSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung HZ30W Sigma DP2 Quattro
Also called as WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $931