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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sigma DP1

 HZ35W DP1 
RevealedJune 2010May 2008More recent by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung HZ35W

 DP1 HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1

 HZ35W DP1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (245g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than average (270 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
Sigma DP1 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
9
can't record video
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1
 Samsung HZ35WSigma DP1
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sigma DP1
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $566