Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2s

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.

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The 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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

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.

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.