Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD15

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma SD15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was brought out 4 months after the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HZ35W matches up against the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W features outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W compared to the SD15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ35W and SD15 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and SD15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will show extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.