Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was released 4 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HZ50W scores versus the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W has outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HZ50W versus the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and DP2 Quattro is 70 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.