Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty similar but the WB150F (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was brought out 16 months after the SD1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB150F matches up vs the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB150F and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB150F has outer dimensions 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 SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB150F against the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB150F and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB150F and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB150F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will offer more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB150F will have a benefit in sensor technology.