Samsung WB150F vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB150F versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was manufactured 12 months later than the DP2x so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB150F scores vs the DP2x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB150F and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB150F vs the DP2x.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB150F and DP2x.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB150F due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB150F will offer more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer WB150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.