Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP1x

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB210 was introduced 18 months after the DP1x which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB210 matches up vs the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB210 versus the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB210 will give you more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WB210 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.