Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was released 9 months before the DP2x and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ50W grades against the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung HZ50W comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W and the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and DP2x is 70 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and DP2x.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will give extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor technology.