Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was launched 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the HZ35W scores against the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ35W has got exterior dimensions 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 DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W compared to the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and DP1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and DP1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ35W will give more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HZ35W will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.