Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and DP1x is 70 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sigma 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 |