Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD14

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The HZ50W was brought out 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ50W grades versus the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W comes with outside 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) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W compared to the SD14.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and SD14 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and SD14.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ50W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung HZ50W will provide extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher HZ50W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.