Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced October 2009
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1
- Successor is Sigma DP1x
Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe WB210 was launched 22 months later than the DP1s which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB210 grades vs the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sigma DP1s
WB210 | DP1s | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | October 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung WB210
DP1s | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Sharper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1s
WB210 | DP1s | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB210 compared to the DP1s.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.
Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and DP1s.
Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB210 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB210 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher WB210 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Samsung WB210 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung WB210 | Sigma DP1s |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 1k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lbs) | 270g (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSC/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $279 | $0 |