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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was introduced 3 months after the DP1x which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HZ50W scores vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sigma DP1x

 HZ50W DP1x 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung HZ50W

 DP1x HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1x

 HZ50W DP1x 
AnnouncedMay 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W provides outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W versus the DP1x.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and DP1x is 70 and 88 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and DP1x.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung HZ50W will show greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
Sigma DP1x Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung HZ50WSigma DP1x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sigma DP1x
Also referred to as WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $574