Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The HZ50W was launched 8 months later than the DP1s which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ50W matches up against the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W comes with external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ50W versus the DP1s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and DP1s is 70 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and DP1s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung HZ50W will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HZ50W provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.