Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was released 21 months earlier than the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HZ50W grades versus the DP1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and DP1 Merrill is 70 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.