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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is WB5500
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The HZ50W was introduced 3 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the HZ50W scores versus the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Sigma SD15

 HZ50W SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung HZ50W

 SD15 HZ50W 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Sigma SD15

 HZ50W SD15 
ReleasedMay 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W vs the SD15.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and SD15 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and SD15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ50W using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will provide greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma SD15
 Samsung HZ50WSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ50W Sigma SD15
Also called WB5500 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-05-03 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
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 area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $1,500