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Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Samsung WB2200F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WB2200F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB2200F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB2200F was launched 3 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB2200F grades vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Sigma SD15

 WB2200F SD15 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB2200F

 SD15 WB2200F 

Common features in the Samsung WB2200F and Sigma SD15

 WB2200F SD15 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB2200F features outer measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB2200F versus the SD15.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB2200F and SD15 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB2200F and SD15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB2200F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent WB2200F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
Street photography with Sigma SD15
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (708g)
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
Sigma SD15 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
51
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
Sigma SD15 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (708g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB2200F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB2200F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB2200FSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB2200F Sigma SD15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (ISO Auto) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 708 gr (1.56 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" 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-1410 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SCXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $1,500