Samsung WB210 vs Sigma fp

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB210 and Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the WB210 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the WB210 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WB210 was released 9 years prior to the fp which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB210 matches up against the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB210 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB210 and the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and fp.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB210 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will show more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.