Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD10

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung HZ30W versus Sigma SD10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The HZ30W was revealed 5 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ30W grades against the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ30W and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ30W Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ30W has 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) and the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ30W versus Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W and the SD10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and SD10 is 91 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ30W and SD10.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ30W will give you greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer HZ30W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.