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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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 DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WB210 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the WB210 grades against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WB210 DP2 Quattro 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung WB210

 DP2 Quattro WB210 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Display resolution920k1kSharper display (+919k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WB210 DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB210 versus the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and DP2 Quattro is 94 and 70 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB210 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
53
MP count good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
9
no video
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung WB210Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB210 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 45mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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