Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma SD15

Here, we are matching up the Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB1100F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB1100F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB1100F was launched 3 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB1100F scores against the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB1100F & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F has outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB1100F vs Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB1100F vs the SD15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB1100F and SD15 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and SD15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB1100F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will give you more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.