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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • New Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was announced 3 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB210 matches up vs the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sigma DP1

 WB210 DP1 
IntroducedJuly 2011May 2008More recent by 39 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung WB210

 DP1 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1

 WB210 DP1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB210 versus the DP1.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB210 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung WB210 will render more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer WB210 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography info
Sigma DP1 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others (174 grams)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung WB210Sigma DP1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB210 Sigma DP1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 174 gr (0.38 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $566