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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(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
Sigma DP1s
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sigma DP1s

 WB210 DP1s 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung WB210

 DP1s WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1s

 WB210 DP1s 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1s Travel photography information
71
lighter than average (174g)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
lighter than average in class (270g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1s Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung WB210Sigma DP1s
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