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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Alternate Name is WB600
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was unveiled 3 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ30W scores against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Sigma SD14

 HZ30W SD14 
RevealedJanuary 2010September 2006Fresher by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kClearer display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung HZ30W

 SD14 HZ30W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Sigma SD14

 HZ30W SD14 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the HZ30W vs the SD14.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and SD14 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ30W and SD14.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ30W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will give you extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger HZ30W should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Sigma SD14
 Samsung HZ30WSigma SD14
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ30W Sigma SD14
Alternative name WB600 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-19 2006-09-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $198