Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WB250F was unveiled 4 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB250F grades against the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F has got outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and DP1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB250F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB250F will show more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WB250F provides an edge in sensor tech.