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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was announced 8 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HZ50W grades vs the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sigma DP2

 HZ50W DP2 
ReleasedMay 2010September 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung HZ50W

 DP2 HZ50W 

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP2

 HZ50W DP2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W features outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W vs the DP2.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and DP2 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ50W and DP2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HZ50W using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will give you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern HZ50W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP2
 Samsung HZ50WSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sigma DP2
Also called WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-05-03 2009-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $649