Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was released 24 months later than the DP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the HZ50W scores versus the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ50W & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ50W versus the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and DP1 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and DP1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung HZ50W will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent HZ50W should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.