Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1s

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was revealed 9 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HZ35W scores versus the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W features physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ35W vs the DP1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ35W will offer more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern HZ35W provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.