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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was released 6 months after the DP2x which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB210 matches up versus the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sigma DP2x

 WB210 DP2x 
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung WB210

 DP2x WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP2x

 WB210 DP2x 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2011Same generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB210 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB210 vs the DP2x.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and DP2x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB210 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (174g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than others (280g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB210
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
33
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung WB210Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB210 Sigma DP2x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum 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 sizing 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
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) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $699