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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WB210 was introduced 18 months after the SD15 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB210 matches up versus the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Sigma SD15

 WB210 SD15 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB210

 SD15 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD15

 WB210 SD15 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB210 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB210 compared to the SD15.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and SD15 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB210 and SD15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB210 will give extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WB210 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB210
Street photography with Sigma SD15
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD15 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD15 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung WB210 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB210Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB210 Sigma SD15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $1,500