Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP2
- Renewed by Sigma DP2x
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Here, we are reviewing the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HZ50W was announced 3 months later than the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HZ50W matches up vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sigma DP2s
| HZ50W | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung HZ50W
| DP2s | HZ50W |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP2s
| HZ50W | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W has exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W against the DP2s.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and DP2s is 70 and 86 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and DP2s.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung HZ50W will provide you with more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung HZ50W | Sigma DP2s |
| Alternate name | WB5500 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
| 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 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 426g (0.94 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $940 |