Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD14

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD14, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was brought out 4 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB210 scores versus the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD14 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WB210 vs the SD14.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB210 and SD14 is 94 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and SD14.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB210 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB210 will give more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WB210 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.