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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was revealed 23 months later than the DP1x making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB150F matches up vs the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sigma DP1x

 WB150F DP1x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung WB150F

 DP1x WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sigma DP1x

 WB150F DP1x 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F provides physical measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB150F vs the DP1x.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and DP1x.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB150F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB150F will render more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WB150F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography information
Sigma DP1x Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung WB150FSigma DP1x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB150F Sigma DP1x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $574