Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma SD10

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma SD10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB1100F was unveiled 9 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB1100F grades against the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB1100F has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB1100F versus Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB1100F and the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and SD10 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB1100F and SD10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB1100F using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung WB1100F will give you more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger WB1100F will have a benefit in sensor tech.