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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2x
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 4 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ35W grades vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sigma DP2s

 HZ35W DP2s 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung HZ35W

 DP2s HZ35W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP2s

 HZ35W DP2s 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W offers exterior 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 DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HZ35W and the DP2s.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and DP2s is 91 and 86 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and DP2s.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ35W will result in extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
34
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung HZ35WSigma DP2s
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sigma DP2s
Also called WB650 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $940