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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB150F (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB150F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB150F was revealed 23 months later than the SD15 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB150F scores vs the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sigma SD15

 WB150F SD15 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB150F

 SD15 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sigma SD15

 WB150F SD15 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB150F provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB150F vs the SD15.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB150F and SD15.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB150F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB150F will render greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB150F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB150F
Street photography with Sigma SD15
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
Sigma SD15 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
42
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
9
no video
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Samsung WB150F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB150FSigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB150F Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $1,500