Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a extended review of the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was brought out 4 months after the DP1x and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ35W matches up against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ35W versus the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and DP1x.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ35W will produce more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.