Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Released October 2009
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
- Replacement is Sigma DP1x
Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB250F was manufactured 3 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB250F grades versus the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma DP1s
WB250F | DP1s | |||
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Released | January 2013 | October 2009 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung WB250F
DP1s | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1s
WB250F | DP1s | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB250F and Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F and the DP1s.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and DP1s.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung WB250F will show greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB250F will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung WB250F | Sigma DP1s |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 270g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $0 |